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> Why on earth is it that it doesn't matter which party gets elected, you can't seem to get universal health care? Because Republicans can tie-up such laws in
by axiolite 5y ago
> Why on earth is it that it doesn't matter which party gets elected, you can't seem to get universal health care?
Because Republicans can tie-up such laws in committee to prevent it.
Obamacare is a huge improvement over what came before. It's rather absurd to complain it isn't enough.
> Pick California for example, it's a rich state with a massive homelessness problem. What do the homeless mostly suffer from? Addiction and mental health.
California spends a considerable amount on generous public health programs. A great many homeless have health insurance from the public programs in California now. Tearing down all barriers would leave California at risk of medical tourism draining public funds.
- bArray 5y ago> Because Republicans can tie-up such laws in committee to prevent it. But this doesn't explain why it hasn't been achieved on the state level. > Obamacare is a huge improvement over what came before. It's rather absurd to complain it isn't enough. Not really, you can appreciate an improvement whilst looking forward towards further improvements. > California spends a considerable amount on generous public health programs. A great many homeless have health insurance from the public programs in California now. Tearing down all barriers would leave California at risk of medical tourism draining public funds. This sounds like a solvable problem. You could have an upfront tax or medical availability delay of a few years to make health tourism really unattractive. Blaming other people sounds like a great way to not deal with the issue.
- axiolite 5y ago> Blaming other people sounds like a great way to not deal with the issue. I look forward to seeing how you fix it.