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Decent medical care is a priviledge, not a right?
Asked by: Briquetaverne from Paris, France
What do you believe? Should everyone have an equal chance at receiving quality medical protection, regardless of their personal wealth or station? ...or is this ( low profit concept ) a dangerous socialistic view?
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Well of course it is free over here (UK). Our standards remain high and it is government funded. I have seen systems in many countries now and am content with ours. The best of the American system is excellent no doubt, the worst is pretty awful.

I am glad that I never have to present someone with the heart rending choice between a bill they can not afford or no chance of cure. I am thankful I...
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Answer Date: 03:14pm 08/12/08
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The idea that decent medical treatment should benefit for those with a better socio-economic stature in society rings of the system of pre-democratic-republican days when Noblemen ruled the world. Police, Fire protection and the postal system are all Public operated services. If one is not satisfied with the services, no law prohibits them from employing private bodyguards, private investigators, or private delivery service, but at least those less affluent are not deprived of these protections

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I do not believe the government should provide health care for everyone! Absolutely not! The quality of health care will be destroyed in this country as soon as that happens!!

Be careful what you ask for, remember if the government want it, it is because they want to save money and offer you something that is going to save the insurance companies money as well. Nothing is "free"!
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Answer Date: 06:39pm 08/10/08
 
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