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This is a bad faith question asked without any basic thought. Within 5 miles, I have at least 10 different grocery stores to shop at. Each will carry hundreds

This is a bad faith question asked without any basic thought. Within 5 miles, I have at least 10 different grocery stores to shop at. Each will carry hundreds of products at less than $10 each. Not only do I have tons of choices, but the pricing is completely transparent. And that's just grocery stores. Add restaurants (Both sit-down restaurants and fast food), and that number quickly reaches over 100 within a 5-mile radius. If I'm in a medical emergency and someone dials 911, I'm likely just being brought to the nearest hospital. I have zero choice in the matter, and will come out with whatever bill they want to charge me. Even in non-emergencies, good luck shopping on price. Doctor offices don't like giving that out. There's competition in the food market, but not healthcare.

marcusverus 5y ago
> This is a bad faith question asked without any basic thought. Where ad hominem is a hallmark of good faith discussion. > Within 5 miles, I have at least 10 different grocery stores to shop at. Each will carry hundreds of products at less than $10 each. Not only do I have tons of choices, but the pricing is completely transparent. And that's just grocery stores. Add restaurants (Both sit-down restaurants and fast food), and that number quickly reaches over 100 within a 5-mile radius. This makes sense if you're aware of the fact that each human being eats three meals per day. > If I'm in a medical emergency and someone dials 911, I'm likely just being brought to the nearest hospital. I have zero choice in the matter, and will come out with whatever bill they want to charge me. Even in non-emergencies, good luck shopping on price. Doctor offices don't like giving that out. I clearly conceded the point that you can't exit the healthcare market. > There's competition in the food market, but not healthcare. Are you under the impression that I disagree with this statement? Consider reading (and, ideally, understanding) the thread in which you are participating prior to commenting.

marcusverus 5y ago

> This is a bad faith question asked without any basic thought. Where ad hominem is a hallmark of good faith discussion. > Within 5 miles, I have at least 10 different grocery stores to shop at. Each will carry hundreds of products at less than $10 each. Not only do I have tons of choices, but the pricing is completely transparent. And that's just grocery stores. Add restaurants (Both sit-down restaurants and fast food), and that number quickly reaches over 100 within a 5-mile radius. This makes sense if you're aware of the fact that each human being eats three meals per day. > If I'm in a medical emergency and someone dials 911, I'm likely just being brought to the nearest hospital. I have zero choice in the matter, and will come out with whatever bill they want to charge me. Even in non-emergencies, good luck shopping on price. Doctor offices don't like giving that out. I clearly conceded the point that you can't exit the healthcare market. > There's competition in the food market, but not healthcare. Are you under the impression that I disagree with this statement? Consider reading (and, ideally, understanding) the thread in which you are participating prior to commenting.