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A government medical system that is a disaster for, say, 10% of the population, is a disaster overall. Anecdotal evidence doesn't change that. And you were cha
by xenophanes 13y ago
A government medical system that is a disaster for, say, 10% of the population, is a disaster overall.
Anecdotal evidence doesn't change that. And you were charged more than a penny in additional taxes. Government services are not a Free Lunch. The money has to come from somewhere and does.
- mhurron 13y agoBut a system that kills because you're not covered is a better alternative? Oh and 10% [citation needed]
- pointyhats 13y agoNeither is the right solution, which is the problem. You pay for both systems. One kills you because you can't afford it and the other kills you because they can't afford to keep you alive.
- mhurron 13y agoYou pay significantly less in a single payer regulated system, because everyone pays into it. Often, you pay less for better care. Other than your anecdote, which I could counter with my own that a government run healthcare system is why I can call my dad right now and say 'hi', do you have any real information to back up the government health care system is killing you? I can find this: America's Healthcare System is the Third Leading Cause of Death http://www.health-care-reform.net/causedeath.htm http://www.health-care-reform.net/causedeath.htm