06 Feb 2020, 2:59 pm
goldfish21
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06 Feb 2020, 4:24 pm
Money makes you master.
Giving away your money makes you servant.
Fake news!
Canadians are happy to give up a little money if it means providing healthcare to those who earn less. It’s a bit like the US military policy of “No man left behind.” The strongest ones sacrifice a little to support the weak & injured. That’s just how civilized society works.
If that were true, then they wouldn't have to be forced to do it.
They may have been “forced,” decades ago when the group plan began, but the modern attitude is that we, in general, want to keep it this way for the benefit of all.
Besides, did you even read the article?
It costs us 75% less in admin costs to do it this way. On average, we all save money by covering everyone via single payer. It’s a no brainer!
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06 Feb 2020, 4:54 pm
06 Feb 2020, 5:06 pm
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06 Feb 2020, 8:51 pm
Money makes you master.
Giving away your money makes you servant.
And here conservatives betray their belief in the social hierarchy, where your place is determined by how much money you have.
Also, many of them use the term "poor people" to mean people of color.
This just helped explain an awful lot about the stereotypical American attitude of “I’ve got mine, so F the poor!” I wasn’t thinking about the fact that race plays a Huge role in level of wealth/income etc. Makes more sense that Some people are trying to shut POC out of healthcare more so than just poor ppl.
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07 Feb 2020, 2:43 am
07 Feb 2020, 2:49 am
I don't consume healthcare! When I had to get my finger stitched back together, I wasn't thinking about what else I wanted at the mall.
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07 Feb 2020, 2:49 am
One healthcare please, extra pickles & mustard.
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07 Feb 2020, 2:50 am
07 Feb 2020, 2:51 am
It's like you're asking me to choose between pizza hut & taco bell when all I want is a damned defribulator available.
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07 Feb 2020, 2:53 am
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