I totally agree with your view, seriously I do.

And if there's anyone who could groan a 'master groansman' under the table - it's me.

What I've found though, in England, it's a waste of time being the rebel where this sort of thing is concerned.

I could be stubborn (like you), but I'd be 'more' out of pocket because of it. We're bled to death here - no doubt about it. But, with the great British public being the sheep they are (most of 'em), the corporates will continue to do as they do (and they'll continue to get away with it).

AND,

they do as they do - because they can!

THEY CAN,

because the British don't rebel.
(If you can't beat 'em, F*ck 'em and leave 'em)

Len.
(Off to another country as soon as funds allow).

The wait can be horrific, but the outcome can be worse - pumeco 2006