[Claytoner40]

Originally Posted by lettie

As a public sector worker, and taxpayer, I am entitled to buy what I like, made by whomever, I like. Without us Nurses, Midwives, Doctors etc. many people who are now alive, would be long dead...... As far as I'm concerned, I earn every penny honestly and will spend it how I please.

Of course, I'm sure that Claytoner40 would rather not pay tax and NI, but pay for all of the services you use, when you use them.. Based on what they pay in other countries, this is far more expensive. My friend just had to pay NZ$3500 for simple dental fillings. If we had to pay for our Health, Education etc at the point of use, we wouldn't be able to afford to buy anything else, never mind British..

I'm not doubting you earn your money honestly. If all public sector workers bought non British goods there would be no money to pay you. It's simple economics. You couldn't buy anything. I'm happy to pay NI and tax to fund the public sector. You should do your bit by buying British and helping us out in manufacturing. You have a choice to help us. We have to pay you