23 Nov 09
Originally posted by 667joeI'd rather be bankrupt than dead. I will concede that some reform to make sure all or almost all people are covered is necessary (and that's what they're trying to do, BTW). But that does not mean you need a single payer system. There's a big difference between universal coverage and single payer.
Nobody in Canada goes bankrupt or loses a home because of a medical problem. No one loses insurance if they switch jobs or get laid off. No one is afraid to leave a job they may not like for fear of losing his or her health insurance.
===No one is afraid to leave a job they may not like for fear of losing his or her health insurance.===
No, they're afraid to leave their job for fear of not finding a job with as a good a salary and other benefit. Is there a difference?
23 Nov 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraCosts are a problem. I agree. I didn't say reform isn't important. I don't think we need a single payer system, though. From what I remember, I don't recall you either being a big proponent of a single payer system.
Is not getting any surgery at all a "problem"?
Anyways, let's not get dragged down into anecdote territory once again. Let's look at costs, for example.
23 Nov 09
Originally posted by sh76I am not necessarily a big proponent of a single payer system, I'm just saying the Canadian system is better than the current US one.
Costs are a problem. I agree. I didn't say reform isn't important. I don't think we need a single payer system, though. From what I remember, I don't recall you either being a big proponent of a single payer system.
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23 Nov 09
Originally posted by sh76May be you could be dead and your wife could be bankrupt? Does that sound more attractive than single-payer? (Come back and play again when you reach the mid-fifties - you don't really need all that stuff you worked your whole life for.)
I'd rather be bankrupt than dead. I will concede that some reform to make sure all or almost all people are covered is necessary (and that's what they're trying to do, BTW). But that does not mean you need a single payer system. There's a big difference between universal coverage and single payer.
===No one is afraid to leave a job they may not like for fea ...[text shortened]... fear of not finding a job with as a good a salary and other benefit. Is there a difference?
23 Nov 09
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Originally posted by TerrierJacki left a message for you uncle jack, in the spirituality forum, i would be pleased if you would kindly reply, emphasis on kindly.
May be you could be dead and your wife could be bankrupt? Does that sound more attractive than single-payer? (Come back and play again when you reach the mid-fifties - you don't really need all that stuff you worked your whole life for.)