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So you buy a receiver will never watch the channel, yet you must pay whether or not you even agree with their programming and somehow that is voluntary excise? It's strongarming.

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There are plenty of things my government does (like invade Iraq or charge zero dollars for mineral rights) that I am forced to pay for. Cry me a river.

Presumably, at least, you can vote your gov out, PM, MPs --can you vote away that tax?

I am not quite familiar with the UK's parliamentary system but, I would assume you can lobby your representatives to eliminate the tax. So, yes, you can vote the tax away. I would be greatly surprised if folks can vote on Brexit but not a simple tax.

It rides on a Comms act of 2003? So it would be more difficult to have overturned than voting out your MP or Party (PM).

You don't need to pay if it isn't configured. My TV is not set up to watch live broadcasts as I only use it for gaming and I've never had to pay for the TV License.

If you are going to be incensed about something get your facts straight.

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