While it is true that you have to allow for sales tax when comparing
prices, the prices of most things are far lower than the UK. It is time we
displayed prices without VAT so people start to recognise how much we are
being ripped off.

Nah. I really HATE the american habit of not showing the proper price. It is
impossible to tell what you have the cash to buy, or to get the change
ready.

And, don't get me started on the price of Petrol --Grrr! Again, if we
displayed price with and without the taxes, may be old Gordon Brown may be
a bit less convinced of his next job!

Petrol should be expensive, to discourage use and encourage the development
of alternative technologies.

Christian.