No - they should crack down on evaders, not avoiders. There is a difference.
Im not griping about those worse off. Ive stated above those that don't pay but should, should indeed be made to do so. Im griping about those who take money out that shouldn't.
I've personally shopped a few benefit cheats in the past that I know for a FACT are defrauding the system. The questions the people who you phone to report ask are just daft. I was phoning to report someone for claiming several allowances which they were not entitled to due to the value of their savings, yet I was being asked what colour their eyes were, what time they left the house etc etc.. All they needed to do was get a warrant, look at their bank account and job was done, but no, far too difficult.
Guess what happened in every case I reported? Naff all. They have carried on claiming those benefits for the last 7 years and still do to this day.
So as per above and coming back round to topic, its much easier to stick massive ammounts of tax on fuel than it is to tackle the more difficult issues of making sure the money that is spent, is spent well.
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The Government tax decent folk because they can