Originally posted by Siaf__csf
So because your stepfather found out a way to deal with the problem, the 99000 others who a) live in another state Social Security is a federal program not a state program.
b) aren't as educated about 'free' options out there Well ya know there are stupid people out there not much you can do about that, unless your a liberal educator then you can make somehow make them more stupid.
c) might have a condition that stops them from even doing research They would most likely be covered by MC/SS if they had a condition that kept them from doing research (i'm assuming that it would keep them from doing about anything)
should not get a medical care similar to several smaller and 'poorer' countries that seem to afford it well, but not the big ol' usa? You don't know what your talking about. The USA has the BEST medical care on the planet. The county hospital I had surgery at when I was 21 is Ben Taub in Houston. At the time (probably now too) it was rated as the VERY BEST trauma center in the world. But ya know what? if ya went in there with a broken arm you could end up waiting for over 10 hours before you're seen by a doctor. I've had friends who waited that long there, but hey! it was free.
From my point of view it all boils down to narrowsightness and selfishness. Thankfully your point of view has no bearing on the laws of the USA.
'Why should I pay something I don't like to benefit for someone else?' - well that's called a (modern) society. You should have lived back in the wild west when every man was for themselves and barbershops had the role of hospitals.
It's not called a modern society it's called extortion or just plain thievery and is the direct opposite ideal that this nation was created on.
Your country affords to have a space program. It affords nukes and aircraft carriers. It could afford a government subsidised medical service - but it seem's the majority of US citizens trust they'll never need the help themselves. Sure, but when I look at the quality of care in socialist countries medical systems compaired to here I think "why the hell would we want that?" Why do we have Canadians coming to America for treatment? Why did I always hear about people coming to Houston from all over the world, oh yeah because we had the best doctors in the world in Houston.
FYI every country (ex-russia etc. excluded) offers private side healthcare despite of public free healthcare.good for them
That leaves you the freedom to choose - go to the public side where you'll have less individual (but usually very competent) care - OR - pay to go to a private clinic. Unless I chose not to have them take my money huh? No diferent than somebody robbing me at gunpoint to pay for their moms dentist bill.
At least someone here knows something about real life. Yes some of us do. Maybe one day the rest of you will get a clue....