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Your government-enforced death will enable millions more to have basic coverage so don't feel bad.
by creaghpatr 8y ago
Your government-enforced death will enable millions more to have basic coverage so don't feel bad.
- zdragnar 8y agoGranted, it's a condition that practically guarantees that my lifespan will be shorter than if I didn't have it. On the other hand: 1) We already have medicaid programs for the poor 2) We already have medicare programs for those not in the workforce (age, disability, etc) 3) We already offer subsidies for those who cannot afford traditional plans but don't qualify for a medicaid or medicare program 4) Medicare still costs money. It's a public insurance plan, not "free for all". So no, it won't give millions basic coverage that they couldn't already get. I'd prefer my death to be a bit more meaningful than fulfilling getting some politician political points, because that's pretty much all it would do under such a system. The above points don't add up to a perfect society; maybe we could work on improving those instead. Edit: For those not in the know, elderly pay for medicare out of their Social Security income. Anyone who reads "Medicare for all" as "Free healthcare for all" is either misinterpreting what's being offered, or what's being offered is a lie.