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I think it's partially that. But it's also partially fear of the unknown. Essentially, the devil you know is better than the devil you don't. Sure, my health in
by bwh2 17y ago
I think it's partially that. But it's also partially fear of the unknown. Essentially, the devil you know is better than the devil you don't. Sure, my health insurance now sucks and I'm terrified they'll drop me, but who knows what would happen if the system changed.
- pw0ncakes 17y agoMost people think their health insurance is great (or at least did until recently) because they've never needed it for anything large. If you're not terribly informed or introspective, and the cost to you of something is hidden (employer pays) and you got $7,500 from your insurance company the one time in 15 years you had a significant medical cost, you're going to think of it as a "benefit". This is similar to the political syndrome where people think their representatives are great; it's all those other slimy bastards who are the problem. Thus, incumbents have a huge advantage and bad politicians rarely get fired.