Al,
The concept of taxing us on something which we have no choice over and which some would say has never existed is something that has vexed me for ages.
We do have the choice to stop paying into the pot but, if my pay is abated by x% to account for my pension then surely we should be able to get the abated percentage back if its not paying into our pension?
i suspect we are collateral damage in a wider offensive but it certainly leaves a bitter taste.