| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Being Horrid To Nick Clegg | |
| Posted by: | John Connelly | |
| Date/Time: | 25/11/10 15:28:00 |
| Following your logic, Edward, adults choose to have children. Should primary and secondary education be free or should it be paid for by their parents? Adults choose to drive cars. If they are seriously injured in an accident should their treatment be free or should they pay for it? Some adults support the presence of British troops in Afghanistan. Should the costs of this war be paid from taxation or should those who support the war pay for it themselves? There are many examples where society chooses to provide services for free even though they cost money. The basis for this is ultimately determined at the political level. I, for one, believe access to education should not be limited by ability to pay and am willing to pay my taxes to enable young people to benefit from unrestricted access. I would prefer not to pay a penny in taxes towards the defence budget. However, I accept that this is part of the compromise that society imposes. I do not support the Thatcherite doctrine that "there is no thing as society". On Nick Clegg, his lust for power (or, more likely, office) overwhelmed any principles he claimed to possess previously. Not a unique position for a politician! |