There are no doubt other ways to address Russia's banking problems. Certainly forcing questionable and unprofitable banks to close, demanding transparent, audited financial statements and opening the banking sector to more foreign competition would in themselves be big steps forward. The pursuit of such a reserve will ultimately lead to program expansions, either in Social Security or elsewhere. It will raise the burden of government borne by both current and future generations of taxpayers. Many of the features of monarchies gained a life of their own even after monarchies were abolished or at least diminished to ceremonial status.
Taxation is one such institution.
It should eventually be replaced with a system of fees for service rendered. And in the United States there is implicit awareness of this when it is argued that ultimately taxes are paid voluntarily. The ambiguous yet imperious nature of the FDA proposal could stifle competition and drive up costs. Organizations that deliver health care depend on peer-reviewed clinical information about drugs' effectiveness. They also get their purchasing power to get discounts from manufacturers.