I don’t use public libraries because books are cheap on Amazon and I have broad band at home.
We live in a good area which means the houses are more expensive so we had to have a bigger mortgage but it is worth it because the local school has an excellent reputation. I expect my kids to go to university but I don’t expect the tax payer to foot the bill. We set up a University savings fund for each child when they were born.
I am not that concerned about changes in the NHS we have had private health insurance for years.
I pay a sizable chunk of my salary into a pension scheme in preparation for retirement. I think everyone has a responsibility to plan for their old age and not rely on the state.
I never use public transport.
I don’t work in the public sector but I think those who do have to “get real” there are no jobs for life and I don’t see why people should be rewarded if they don’t deliver .I work in the private sector where if you don’t deliver you’re out. Bonuses are what motives people in the private sector and if I exceed my boss’s expectations then I expect that to be reflected in the size of my bonus.
We do our bit the wife does voluntary work through the local church and I am on the board of governors for the local school and we are active members of the local neighbourhood watch scheme.
Of course increases in VAT and petrol prices mean everything is a bit more expensive but it affects everyone the same.
Jack