snchater, I too think you have missed the point.
In case you hadn't noticed, the military is at war right now. I stand ready to be corrected, but I don't think LARS is high up on the Military Task list.
Perhaps you should read the back page of the latest Flyer magazine where praise is given to the military controllers in recognition of the fact they are working their nuts off right now.
Tax payer, aren't we all? Start paying tax for LARS and then you will be in a position to complain. Maybe we should put an extra 1% on National Insurance contributions?