growstuff
Why can't income tax and other progressive taxes be increased?
I think they should be increased, along with all unearned income. After that, I think that means testing should be scrapped, as it serves to keep middle earners ‘in their place’.
The rich will always be ok, and in the whole the poor will be looked after, even if not particularly well. Means testing those in the middle takes away any savings pound for pound, and prevents them from being able to improve the lot of their families, whIch I think is unfair. I know that not everyone can afford to save, but I am talking about money that has been put aside in lieu of foreign holidays, expensive cars and the line. Someone who has spent on those things will currently get free social care, whilst those who did without in the hope of a more comfortable old age will lose the lot.