You can't understand why I am prepared to pay more tax? Put simply its quality of life. I pay way more tax here than in the uk, seriously it's a hell of a lot more. But things work for us and I have no issue paying the extra.
Totally agree with your last sentence.
And whilst you're employed you and your employer share a 3% unemployment insurance and for the first two years you will get 60% of your salary. After this you will go onto the regular benefit which is less. The rules are quite tough and cause some controversy as you have to prove you're trying...
We pay a fortune here. It's patently obvious the NHS needs much much more money. And I don't buy the argument it's all wasted in managers. There might be some waste like in a lot of businesses but the idea this waste will cover the short fall is bollocks.