the UK used to have this - "legal aid". Some lawyers charged only enough to have their entire bill covered by legal aid, so effectively providing free-to-the-us

the UK used to have this - "legal aid". Some lawyers charged only enough to have their entire bill covered by legal aid, so effectively providing free-to-the-user legal assistance. It was dropped by the Thatcher government as too expensive. There is a certain type of person that goes to the NHS even when they're well (or only have a minor ailment), because they're lonely and it's free. There'll be a certain type of person who will take everyone to court because they're angry at the world and it's free. Making it cost something is probably more efficient, but will still exclude some people at society's margins.