So that's the problem decsibed then. When do we move on to the bit where you propose a solution to these problems.
My issue is not with people who disagree with me but with people who confine themselves to pointing out what is wrong but don't propose a solution. And not just some simplistic solution that anyone can agree with but a practical one that is workable and can command the support of enough people for it to be implemented. For example, your proposal to tax air travel (which is already taxed by the way). How do you make that fair to people who are on a lower income who fly to go on their hols. An airline tax is regressive in that it does not take account of useage or ability to pay. May be then you answer is to tax frequent flyers more. This tends to be business travel. Business will then complain and campaign against you. if you persist they will pass on the increased costs to their customers. This is in effect a regressive tax on their customers, many of whom will be people on lower incomes. You could argfue then that we tax their profits instead.Then they will take their business elsweher to a country which they see as more business friendly. This will cause job losses and more people on lower incomes. And so on. A bit simplistic I know but the point I am trying to make is that there are hardly ever any policies which are free and universally popular. Government and politics is about making choices and coming to tough decisions. It's not about describing the problem. I don't like traffic congestion and I don't like paying extra taxes. What policy have you got in mind for me?
Trying to have a sensible discussion whilst teh Lib Dem attack dogs appear to be sleeping. They'll be here soon though snarling and growling.
