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>We also agree that people prefer to donate money to specific causes they support rather than pay extra in taxes - I think this is a fair statement. I don't th
by koboll 6y ago
>We also agree that people prefer to donate money to specific causes they support rather than pay extra in taxes - I think this is a fair statement.
I don't think this a fair statement at all.
Imagine you polled Scandinavians and asked if they would prefer their government abolished socialized healthcare and returned the money to them, with the caveat that it must be given to charity. Do you really think they would support this idea, on average?
I would much rather the US offer a public healthcare system, and I would gladly pay a disproportionate amount of money out of my own pocket to fund it. It's desperately needed but far beyond any charity's ability to provide.
- jlokier 6y agoIn the US, that public healthcare system would almost certainly cost you less than you are currently already paying for private healthcare insurance, or the expectation cost of healthcare in the long run if you're not insured. It's not like it would be adding a new tax where you end up with less take home pay. One way or another, you'd end up with more take home pay. Even if you don't currently have private healthcare insurance. It's effectively free money.