I think about how well my 82 year old mother is taken care of (she's still active, and more importantly, on topic has and daily plays a pinball machine), pension, health services etc, and I find it hard to begrudge the system. A mate mentioned the other day that two of the highest taxed countries in the world are Australia and Denmark. And look at their economic positions compared to the much lower taxed US. Not sure if that's the reason, but makes you wonder. I've paid a fair share of tax over the years and at some ludicrous percentages, but in the end I look around and can't find too much to complain about!!