Jed Rothwell
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:40:58 -0700
Harry Veeder wrote:
> Winston Churchill proposed a better analogy for universal free > healthcare. He said it is like the fire department. . . . The problem with that analogy is that healthcare is more than just putting out fires. There is the matter of fire prevention and coping with the after effects of a fire. . . .
Well, it is only an analogy after all. Not a perfect fit.As you point out fire prevention (inspections, smoke alarms and so on) is somewhat analogous to preventive health care and regular checkups.
- Jed