Originally Posted by
Arclite01
The real solution is a higher rate of income tax and a much better fiscal regime and oversight of how it's spent. That is far too radical and is the ultimate vote loser so will never happen. The reality is that the countries where there is a higher rate of tax have a higher standard of living (for example Finland, Sweden and Norway) - and we are not prepared to accept that level of taxation or commitment to society.
Just my two pennyworth...............
Arc
Canada seems to do pretty well in quality of life lists, with lowish taxes too.
Noticeable that many of the top rated nations have coolish climates, something about heat seems to p*ss people off - I know it p*sses me off!