Thread: Why is everyone entitled to health care?

Quote: Originally Posted by psamty Yes. Exactly. Most people fear anarchy, so they will inevitably institute a State. Thank you for a clear answer. Quote: Originally Posted by psamty A State will naturally fill the power vacuum anarchy creates, so the situation of anarchy and freedom will not last long. Anarchy does not create a power vacuum. It never ceases to amaze me that people always think radical change has to happen instantly. It is a...

Quote: Originally Posted by gjohnson5 Strizzel , you clearly need help reading. The very first sentance in your own link says But apparently, the companies he invests in did. According to a new report, companies in which Warren Buffett owns sizable minority stakes received a whopping $95 billion in Troubled Asset Relief funding, as Buffett was shilling for investments in common stocks. Warren Buffet did not receive 95 billion dollars THE...

Quote: Originally Posted by neuralshock Not following. Are you saying people that do not want Anarchy (living without Coercive threat if they disobey) support Coercive action against me when I don't conform? Yes. Exactly. Most people fear anarchy, so they will inevitably institute a State. A State will naturally fill the power vacuum anarchy creates, so the situation of anarchy and freedom will not last long.

Quote: Originally Posted by UberAlles so basically you're asking a question where most people answer's are going to be entirely dominated by demagoguery? you should ask: is universal healthcare a good policy for the united states? That's not what I wanted to know, but thanks anyway.

Quote: Originally Posted by odin673 In the U.S Declaration of Independence, the "inaliienable rights of man" are mentioned. Life, liberty and the pursuit of hapiness. Wouldn't you say those are American values? When did greed replace life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Is it not within the government's juristiction to make sure that the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is met? Life...The...

Quote: Originally Posted by neuralshock If you don't think it is fair at all then why do you have a problem with people that are against it? There is a balance and a tipping point somewhere. Call 911, fine. Stop all day every day with no pay at all, probably not fine. I don't know exactly where that tipping point is, but financially, countries with UHC spend LESS than we do here, so I don't think $ is the issue.

Quote: Originally Posted by asylumz Take the politician out of the whole equation. That's how it should be. While the medical industry does help people, it's still a business. And as it stands, is 1/6 of the US economy. The fireman is just as likely to be denied under UHC. http://newsflavor.com/opinions/case-...l-health-care/ I can see it now, the medical industry has a heart and the starting price is $10,000 "can we get a...

Quote: Originally Posted by F2. you're comparing kids(which you voluntarily have) to people you do not even know? seriously?!?!? fcuking seriously?!?!?!? how god damn idiotic are you? people are complaining about UHC for 2 reasons. the government really does not need to control anything more than it does and MOST of the people who will benefit from it are low life scum bags. sure there will be some well deserving people who make an...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stizzel You're giving health care to the have nots by stealing from the haves. Durr. Health care is a commodity, not a right. Healthcare is a necessity.

Quote: Originally Posted by open_society I get all sides of this debate, I understand the tea pary guys, and their want to have small gov and stick to the constitution...................................... ................. ..................... Strong sources you got there. Not going to quote the whole thing. But fortunately, we're a republic not a democracy. This wouldn't have passed if republicans controlled the house, obviously.