[morei]

I think they are well able to image that, but it's paid as part of income taxes so the hit when they're not earning isn't as catastrophic.

Also, consider that EU tax collection is comparable (and often lower) than US tax collection, despite not EU not having to separately pay for education and health...

[justinmeiners]

I don't disagree. I am not making a judgement of which is better overall, just that neither alternative is free, or even close to that.