Taxpayer Funding Debate

Comments discuss and criticize the use of taxpayer money to fund public services, projects, government initiatives, and subsidies, questioning costs, value, and alternatives.

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Sample Comments

ufocia Mar 15, 2024 View on HN

Not sure why the taxpayers are footing the bill.

lgleason Aug 31, 2016 View on HN

Because they are being funded by tax payers.

growse Nov 25, 2023 View on HN

Where's the tax dollars to pay for this?

esistgut Oct 31, 2021 View on HN

They are often paid with tax money.

chlvsl Jan 16, 2019 View on HN

it's not free, it's taxpayer-funded. the money came from other people.

egberts1 Mar 5, 2025 View on HN

Ummmm, that's the taxpayers' money.

acdanger Oct 24, 2017 View on HN

Aren't these things paid for with taxes?

GirlProgrammer Mar 14, 2016 View on HN

The ones that taxpayers pay for should be!

exabrial Oct 30, 2023 View on HN

How do I not pay for this with my tax dollars?

lwhi Dec 10, 2019 View on HN

What leads you to believe this is being paid for by your taxes?