The sustainability argument when it comes to free health care, though something that must be considered, is not an argument against it. Instead, it is a variable, amongst many, that must be balanced when weighing up a fair percentile contribution from those that earn. Given that many countries in Europe have tax-funded health care systems, it can clearly be managed.
When it comes to sustainability, the current private system's weaknesses should also be considered. For example, the price that the American health care systems pays for drugs is nothing short of farcical -- typically four times the amount the NHS pays here for exactly the same thing (which is already, by some estimations £7bn too much). Drug companies know the American system is cash cow, and boy do they milk it. I'm not anti-capitalist, and I am not against companies making a fair profit, but the American system could provide the same level of care for significantly less money and to significantly more people. You're getting a bad deal and only nationalising the service will remove entrenched commercial interests. I understand the fear, but it's irrational when such enormous social progress is on offer. Arguing that someone who is effectively eating themselves to death presents a significant moral argument against free health care is erroneous. Such an unrepentant case, though it would definitely exist, is not mainstream, even for America. Clearly the person should not be denied any health care they require. There are so many reasons for obesity, it is morally wrong, in my opinion, to be exercise prejudice. The problem may be genetic, thyroid, psychological, or something else. None of these would represent "fault". Yes, I think health care -- along with education -- is a fundamental RIGHT for any citizen of a developed country. Without these two social cornerstones, there can be no shared economic or social vision and thus no progress. Ian --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
