I do not mind paying some taxes so that anyone can get help when they need it. The thought 'Do I have enough money to call an ambulance?' should never be something someone should consider. If you need emergency services you should be able to call and get help.
But I do understand what you are saying, I just do not think of it as spending money as my taxes most likely would not change regardless, they would just be used for something else.
In the US right now "spending marginally less money" probably means "borrowing marginally less money", which would actually be good. I don't think taxes would be lowered in response to cost savings, but deficit borrowing might be.
But I do understand what you are saying, I just do not think of it as spending money as my taxes most likely would not change regardless, they would just be used for something else.