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Thoughts on healthcare

lasposa425 · 2013-02-21 20:22:05

I believe universal access to healthcare is a basic human right and I support paying higher taxes to fund/provide that access to everyone. But I wanted to get your thoughts on how my family in Europe and I view this issue. They just cannot understand why, in the US, health care coverage is tied to whether or not you have a…

Re: Thoughts on healthcare

LexiLupin member

February 2013

GeraldoRivera:
How does he feel about the fact that the majority of bankruptcies in this country are a result of medical bills? How does he feel about the fact that nearly 25% of American children go without necessary healthcare because their parents can't afford it? How does he feel about the fact that people literally die from being unable to afford healthcare?
Does he find these things an acceptable price to pay for a certain group of people being able to access excellent care?
Assuming he'd be part of that certain group of people, it sounds like he'd be just fine with it.
Too bad money speaks and kids can't vote.

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