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As a healthy wealthy individual, more than happy to pay for sick people that cannot afford healthcare to become healthy. It is in my direct interest to have as
by shin_lao 8y ago
As a healthy wealthy individual, more than happy to pay for sick people that cannot afford healthcare to become healthy. It is in my direct interest to have as little sick people as possible in the country where I live.
- ordinaryperson 8y agoSure. But what if the costs keep skyrocketing? Say you pay 50% in taxes now -- you cool with 70%? 80%? Presumably there's a limit to what you're willing to pay. I am in favor of higher taxes but it's impractical to assume just paying for universal health care at all costs is a viable strategy.
- shin_lao 8y agoIn the US we pay more for less. Our system is nonsensical. Whether it's tax or premiums, doesn't matter, the overall cost is crazy, the system is unfair, and the final quality is low. Just look at life expectancy.
- grahamburger 8y agoThen do it. Literally no one is stopping you. If every rich person who expressed this sentiment would kick in some real money it might make a difference.