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Insurance companies are very much to blame, sure, but that doesn't change the fact that >50% of the country rejects these systems because "socialism". If we can
by paxys 3y ago
Insurance companies are very much to blame, sure, but that doesn't change the fact that >50% of the country rejects these systems because "socialism". If we can't get over that hurdle first then nothing will ever change.
- nojvek 3y agoSocialism is such a stupid argument because we pool our taxes for common things such as Transportation infrastructure, defense, port immigration, and other social benefits. Australia charges 2% for medicare (I'm sure other countries have something similar). Because the money is pooled, they can negotiate prices for common procedures and medicine down. I'd rather pay 2% extra tax for not having to deal with getting new insurance when I switch jobs. An x-ray shouldn't cost in $1000s. Australia still has private insurance and special surgeons. The deal is that the 2% covers most common basic heathcare related things. Imagine if we had to pay separate tax for going on each highway. Middlemen sitting and ripping off based on demand and supply. Getting billed for each highway use and having those bills come months later. Because it is so expensive to travel, we'd need highway and flight insurance. That's the absurdity of US healthcare. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.