How has this thread stretched into two long pages without anyone using the word "complainypaints?"
OP, honestly this just sounds like enormously sour grapes. You have a job, your youth, and frankly, live in one of the most advantaged countries in the world. You have the ability to take *your* situation, and turn it into FI/RE. Don't worry about what everyone else gets, and any perceived cost to you. Focus instead on how tremendously lucky you are to be in your place in life.
You don't have to like every government policy, but you owe it to yourself to not devote an instant to "poor me" thoughts. You'll be happier, and you'll have a lot more time to devote to worthwhile pursuits.