First of all I need to make it clear that this petition is NOT RACIST! However there is a group in society who do not pay taxes but receive all the benefits and services that the taxes paid by others provide. I am not declaring was on the Travellers' way of life, all I am asking is that if they want to use public services paid for by the nation they should contribute. If they want to opt out, that is fine too but they should opt out of using the services provided by the tax payer.
The Government is too scared of being labelled racist to do anything about this situation. Hopefully a petition will make them aware that people are not happy with this injustice. Tax payers are all suffering financially due to the banking crisis and money is tight for all of us. Not only is it unfair to spend public money building camps and providing facilities for non-tax payers, but the country can ill afford it!
I am sure there are many in the travelling community that would agree with these comments and willingly pay for the services they would like to use. This could serve to reduce the resentment felt by many towards the travelling community. If you are in favour of a fairer society and want to encourage social integration, please join me in petitioning the Government to make the changes required.