Anonymous
11/12/2025, 4:19:48 PM
No.83091433
>>83091386
I think the key difference is that prescription charges are obviously being dodged by a significant number of people while also having taxpayers fund 'free' prescriptions for 90% of cases doesn't generate any meaningful return. Roads on the other hand are vital for economic activity and so you can make a justification that they should be funded at least in part through taxes. Not to mention that if all prescriptions were 9.90 then the NHS would actually turn a profit on them which could lead to reinvestment etc. The idea that it's bad to make money is absurd.
I think the key difference is that prescription charges are obviously being dodged by a significant number of people while also having taxpayers fund 'free' prescriptions for 90% of cases doesn't generate any meaningful return. Roads on the other hand are vital for economic activity and so you can make a justification that they should be funded at least in part through taxes. Not to mention that if all prescriptions were 9.90 then the NHS would actually turn a profit on them which could lead to reinvestment etc. The idea that it's bad to make money is absurd.