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Old 14-07-2004, 17:40   #139
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Re: EU attempts to rebunk british rebate

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Originally Posted by Macca371
Hmm, I dunno, some of those countries have huge problems. I think helping them through their problems is great. I know we have our own problems but a lot of people in these countries live in poverty, and in comparison, the money would be spent on us for luxury items, not essential ones.
Hey I'm all for improving the lot of the less fortinuate in the world. But I do take exception at having to support everyone else, while getting less back. Macca, if you want to subsidise Polish farmers, go work in Poland and pay the Polish government some tax. I already pay enough tax for the British government to p!$$ away thanks very much.
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