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Sounds like the system isn’t what it could or should be. I wouldn’t advocate for that. We can, and should, do better.
 
Social services and health care that provide for the needy in the way we would want someone to look after our closest loved ones, of course. Paid by taxes so there is security and accountability.
 
JMMJ said:
Social services and health care that provide for the needy in the way we would want someone to look after our closest loved ones, of course. Paid by taxes so there is security and accountability.
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Yes, it sounds good. But where in the world is there a country which has a system like that which works? Other countries have tried it and found it lacking. For example, I was living for a while in a country which advertised free medical care for all. I had a terrible toothache and made an appointment for the dentist. There was no charge, but unfortunately the dentist told me that it would be a year or two before they could get the materials to take care of my toothache. And that was not guaranteed. True, it was free, and there was no cost. But I was put on a long waiting list. Canada has socialized medicine, |(I think), but in many cases there are long waiting times.
Give us an example of where your proposal has been tried and found to work. Otherwise you are just dreaming of something which exists only as a utopian fairy tale in someone’s imagination.
 
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Give us an example of where your proposal has been tried and found to work. Otherwise you are just dreaming of something which exists only as a utopian fairy tale in someone’s imagination.
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That is just silly. We don’t have to follow another country’s model. We have the smarts to figure out one on our own. What is missing is the will. Hopefully that may start changing soon.
 
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Social services and health care that provide for the needy in the way we would want someone to look after our closest loved ones, of course. Paid by taxes so there is security and accountability.
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Certainly it’s a good thing that a community agrees to come together to ensure none of its members are denied important healthcare due to lack of financial resources. Waiting lists are a measure of the effectiveness of implementation. If waiting lists are intolerable, political pressure can be exerted.
 
I say that because it sounds lik you think they are withholding financial support for universal healthcare and other worthy causes because they must not be true Catholics! Sorry if I made incorrect assumptions! I know what that must make me!
 
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Anyone and everyone who sincerely wants to learn about the Faith is welcome there. That is not a bad thing.
 
Yes, this form provided the opportunity for a lot of freedom. Anyone could participate. Many topics could be discussed from a wide-range of perspectives.
 
JMMJ said:
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AlNg:
Give us an example of where your proposal has been tried and found to work. Otherwise you are just dreaming of something which exists only as a utopian fairy tale in someone’s imagination.
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That is just silly. We don’t have to follow another country’s model. We have the smarts to figure out one on our own. What is missing is the will. Hopefully that may start changing soon.
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In Australia you have a choice. Private insurance so you can get non-emergency work done when you need it and for those who can’t afford it, free health care. Obviously waiting times then are longer than if you are prepared to pay.

That seems eminently reasonable. What would you prefer if you couldn’t afford private insurance? Waiting a while for the service or getting none?
 
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