I assume “Other purposes” is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies 😬

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    1 year ago

    I agree with you 100% that this should be standard everywhere, but here’s the thing… this information is readily available already.

    At least in the US. But just like with most thing, it takes citizens a willingness to show the tiniest bit of effort to find that information.

    https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58888

    This is but one of many sites which show a breakdown of where our money in the US goes. Having one that breaks down each person’s personal contribution would be especially interesting, but a percent is a percent so if 20% of our money collectively goes to X, then 20% of what your paid as an individual will also go to X.