Originally Posted by Michael O

I live in a society where no one have to go to sleep hungry, everyone can get the health care they need, everyone can get the education they want if they are smart enough/study hard enough, no one have to be homeless.

We have a very high tax rate one of the highest in the world but in my opinion its worth every cent, I am proud that no one in my country have to beg on the street, freeze in the streets because they are homeless (unless its by choice), die because they can afford medical care or the smartest kid in school can't get the best education because they can not afford it.
I feel privileged to live here and I am happy that I never have to worry about these things no matter what happens and thats why I happily (well mostly) pay my taxes.

I understand that people that do well for themselves have problems with having to pay for others but try asking the people that have worked hard all their lives and lose their home despite having insurance because they get sick how they feel?