2007-10-07 01:27:14 · 40 answers · asked by Maxi Robespierre 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I think of mine as it squeezes me for more and more poll tax. And tax and vat(tax) and duties (tax) - and squander the dosh on MPs pay and EXPENSES!
And their perpetual war on terror - And all those spy tv cameras at every ten metres. Enjoy!
2007-10-07 01:51:21 · update #1
In a nutshell nothing. I think its not what you do for your country that counts but what your country does in return for your taxes for you!
2007-10-07 01:52:33 · update #2
Bugger all.
2007-10-07 01:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by baby_face_paris 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the US, My G.I. Bill paid for most of my college and I was able to get a decent mortgage under the Veterans' Administration. Also I have had great success getting plans and archival information on American naval vessels from the Natinoal Archives. I will always be grateful for these things.
2007-10-07 02:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, it gives you the freedom to criticise it publicly. It also gives you a reasonable standard of living and access to health care. The country must be in good condition, because I've never seen so many fancy cars and so much house-buying for years, and I'm in the North East. It's easy to whine and grumble, but y'know, Britain must be a good place because let's face it, many thousands of people want to live here.
2007-10-07 03:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Canada and though I don't like to admit it and often gripe about it and say the opposite, my country has given me a good life. Good health plan, free education, plenty of work over the years, the opportunity to make a good wage for work done and a safe and peaceful life in general. Not many countries, in this world, give such gifts.
2007-10-07 01:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in the six counties of Ireland and this has taught me that some things are worth fighting for, and dying for, if need be. That your comrades, family, religious and political beliefs are worth far more than anything material, and to never, ever give up the battle for a united nation.
2007-10-07 03:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by gortamor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My country gives me the opportunity to take my education as far as I can. It also does not determine where I live or how I conduct myself. It helps the poor through food programs, provides housing for the poor and educational programs for them as well. Also the roads, infrastructure and buildings necessary to run the government. Is there corruption? Sure, there are always going to be people who will steal from their employer if they can get away with it and the government is no exception.
2007-10-07 02:08:26 · answer #6 · answered by luteachris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This country, with the great help of US, has kept it's people safe for over 50 years and then along came Tony Blair.
That man, together with US (ie Bush) made the world a more dangerous place and as a result that safe feeling is disappearing fast.
There are so many foreigners in this country as a result of Blair's policies, that we do not know who are friends and who are foes.
Why we allowed Muslims to come here in great numbers will never be known.
They have nothing in common with us. These people will cause problems in an empty house, pity they don't blow themselves up..
They are bombing the a*se out of the nation and still we allow them to come unabated.
The tail wagging the dog?, the inmates in charge of the asylum?, take your pick.
2007-10-07 01:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
They give me job seekers allowance, they stopped me from dying from an asthma attack and of course gave me a free education, up until 18 at least.
So far in my life i have got a lot from my country and given nothing back, but i'm sure that will change soon
2007-10-07 01:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Stephen M 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes OK ....searching my memory banks ...OK freedom of speech ...maybe ...Pay up for ..getting bin emptied once a week.......Roads ? ..replaced tyres 4times due to pot holes, debrie on roads , speed bumbs, vandalism, etc ......Health care? OK not to bad with doc hes trying but budget isn't ...sorry not in this .... post code ....wow have to fight for everything.. not war but that's an other issue ...War ...not sure so many conflicting opinions ...overall it could be worse could be living in tent in desert with no water ,no food , no hope so counting my blessings
2007-10-08 10:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by bobonumpty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Educated me, cared for me when I needed healthcare.
At the moment thats about all I can think of. But I also echo a previous poster - what have you don for your country?!
2007-10-07 21:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing good in the last ten years - The Uk does things to you not for you.
2007-10-08 00:46:39 · answer #11 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋