• mrgoosmoos@lemmy.caEnglish
    101·
    2 个月前

    why do people keep feeling the need to make this stupid distinction? we understand that things paid for by taxes aren’t without cost

    • Lupie@sopuli.xyz
      7·
      2 个月前

      Probably because in the US tap water isn’t free. If you don’t pay your water bill they cut your service with a digital valve in your yard.

      • NotSteve_@piefed.caEnglish
        3·
        2 个月前

        Also in Canada, though it’s rather cheap and if you’re renting it’s something usually covered by your landlord (ofc the average cost is definitely just added into the rent price)

      • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        2 个月前

        okay, you’re technically right, I do pay for water consumption since I am on a municipal supply

        but, like, it’s so cheap to the consumer that it’s basically free, particular as it relates to drinking water consumption