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On Mon, Oct 23, 2000 at 12:59:08AM -0400, Me wrote:
> From: "Nathan Saper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > However, I think most people would be willing to vote for a
> bill that
> > would guarantee insurance for people with genetic
> abnormalities, even
>
> My own aside, how many votes are required before my right to
> security in person and property should be violated? 50% + 1?
>
How about 50% + 2? ;-)
> > > We cannot provide all the medical care for everyone who might
> want it. The
> > > question then is who decides who lives and who dies?
> > We could easily provide healthcare for every American citizen.
> Just
> > raise taxes a bit, and cut out most of our military spending.
>
> Why only American citizens? There are entire countries whose
> populations are worse off than the most poorly ensured USAian.
> Doesn't your heart bleed for them?
Yes, it does. And I think we as Americans, as well as our government,
should do everything in our power to help. However, the first concern
of any government is its own population.
>
> Regardless, don't go to the trouble of raising taxes and cutting
> military spending - it isn't needed. I can personally provide a
> some level of healthcare for every American citizen. I'm
> assuming quality of care isn't a consideration?
It's a big consideration, at least from my POV.
>
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