We’re Getting Ripped Off—Paying High Taxes for Nothing But Sh*t Roads and Empty Promises!

Today, as I was driving my scooty, I came across a massive hole on the left side of the road. It was so big that I couldn’t help but notice it, yet everyone else just sped past it, myself included. But as I rode by, something inside me really struck a chord—why is it that no one seems to care? How is it possible that something so basic, like a road, can be left in such a terrible state?

We pay taxes, don’t we? My dad, for example, pays a staggering 50k every single month, just in taxes. And I’m sure there are many who pay even more. Yet, despite the amount, we give away a part of our hard-earned money, with the understanding that the government will, in turn, provide us with the services and infrastructure we need. But when we look around, what do we get in return? Cracked roads, poor public services, and a feeling of neglect that seems to grow every day.

It’s not just about the roads. The education system, the healthcare system, public transport—none of it is up to the mark. Many of us can’t rely on government schools because the quality of education is simply not good enough. When we’re sick, we avoid government hospitals because they’re overcrowded, under-equipped, and the healthcare workers are overburdened. Even public transport, which should be a lifeline for so many, is often inconvenient or unsafe. So, we try to avoid it and find alternatives, even if they cost us more.

But despite all of that, shouldn’t we at least be able to count on basic, safe, and well-maintained roads? That’s not asking for too much, is it? When I think about how much money we pay in taxes, month after month, I can’t help but feel frustrated, even angry. All that money, from so many hardworking people, and it feels like it’s not being used properly. We’re all just expected to endure bad infrastructure, poor public services, and a system that seems to work for only a select few.

It’s not just about the money. It’s about the trust we place in our government, the belief that our taxes should lead to improvements in the lives of everyday citizens. And when that doesn’t happen, it hurts. It makes us feel like our struggles, our efforts, and our contributions don’t matter. We’re trying to make our lives better, to live with dignity, but the very systems that should support us seem to be failing us.

I’m not saying the government is entirely to blame—it’s a much bigger issue than that. But I can’t help but feel disheartened when I see how little seems to change, despite the sacrifices so many of us make every day. I just hope that one day, those who are in charge will realize that the people they’re serving deserve better. We deserve better.