> For the rich individual, it is in their short and long-term interest to prevent universal healthcare. Not necessarily, although it does depend on the definit

> For the rich individual, it is in their short and long-term interest to prevent universal healthcare. Not necessarily, although it does depend on the definition of "long-term": * Reducing ER visits for preventable issues lowers hospital costs * Higher demand for supplies should lower costs * A larger market creates stronger incentives to research and address rarer diseases * Eliminating individual medical debt reduces crime rates, increases education/competition