If it is so successfull fro those other countries then people should move to those countries. We have open borders and are not forcing anyone to stay here.
Its true that there is a growing number of Americans seeking the employment opportunities in Europe. This has given birth to the Blue Card. However, just because there are some good opportunities for Americans overseas doesn’t mean we have to give up on this country.
I wish everyone would have access to health care.
Me too, and there is no reason they can’t have it.
I also wish every person was celebate up to their wedding day.
Me too.
Do you really want me forcing my morality on you?
Well universal healthcare isn’t just a morality issue. Its a human rights issue. Considering all of the things we just take for granted as being part in parcel with living in a society, most are luxuries when compared to healthcare. Health is basic.
Don’t presume I want to fund all of these at the level they are funded. Education and libraries are a local issue. The military and roads are authorized by the constitution. Roads are funded through taxes on gas and in a way self supporting (yeah there are problems there but not for this thread). I think the defense department is too lopsided towards occupasional capabilities and not as capable as it should be for pure defense of the boarders. (maybe if we brought those troops home and their hospitals, it would reduce the cost of health insurance here). If those other countries were forced to pick up a bigger share of there defense we would have more money for jobs (with insurace) here although that would force those countries to divert money from health care to their defense.
I agree that we probably focus to much on occupational capabilities. Which is not something that the founding fathers envisioned. Indeed they typically would let the military all but completely disband and then would muster when a conflict arose. If we focused more on defense we might be able to improve benefits for our soldiers. I’m all about giving perks to those that serve. The money saved there could also help to get everyone the healthcare they need.
But why should a person who is just scraping by have to take food off their own table in order to buy medicine for someone else?
Well people in that sort of situation would be one of the ones benefitted. They would no longer be in danger of medical bankruptcy, or in health danger from just not being able to go. People save a lot of money when health expenses are removed.
And many keep pointing out the very rare cases of people who through no fault of their own were unable take care of themselves and never had any chance at making it on their own. The reality is that most on public assistance are their through a lack of effort on their part. Why should I not be able to give my money to truly needy people whom I know are in dire straits through no fault of their own?
While it is a common misconception, that there is an invisible army of lazy people who are the ones without healthcare. Most of the people who are without health care are employed. There is also the fact that many who have insurance don’t have insurance that covers their needs. I have an excellent job, I make good money and I work for a major company that is pretty much sailing through the recession. In other words I’m in a good spot. However, I spend quiet a bit on medical costs. I usually have to put off doctor’s visits to save up for my part of the pay. Also most of the issues I have that most impacting to my life aren’t even covered. So that just comes out of pocket. In short, my insurance takes the edge off my bills, but I more or less am the one paying for most of it.
Now thankfully the Lord has provided that I can handle all of those costs but others are not so lucky. I have a co-worker who could only take his wife to catastrophic care for a year because the company messed up his coverage. Another colleague of mine is drowning in debt from the medical bills for his kids, and both of them make more than I do. The issue with medical coverage goes deep into the middle class.
