McGrath, it's just the opposite! Those who have the means to pay for the health and education of their choice are being coerced to remain in the State system, hence absorbing resources that could better be shared among those who can't afford to pay. It makes absolute sense that if you persuade people out of a funded system, there will be more left for those that stay in. The political ideology that refuses to accept that State provision is in any way less than the best, is exactly what is preventing the State provision from achieving its purpose.

And I can't think of many things where you don't get a better crack of the whip if you have more money - isn't that where people get their incentives from?

Cheers, Terry