Originally posted by MasterjadenNo, they won't help. They will assume it's someone elses problem. MANY people would be left out to live with untreated medical problems and unecessary suffering. The system is set up so that each individual takes care of their self, this is capitalism, it works to ensure people make an effort. We know that this is a good thing for our countries wealth when we compare with communist countries. However, some things must transcend that system and one of them is health. Countries must take account of the fact their monetary/wealth systems create an atmosphere where selflessness is seen as foolish and put in place mechanisms to make sure fundamental things such as taking care of each others lives and health is not lost in the process. To put monetary systems first above all else is a form of extremism.
Originally posted by fleabit
So are there no exceptions?
Someone who has a disease they can't control and makes it so they can't work - children who live in a group home and need medical care - your next door neighbor is older and retired, but her sad social security doesn't allow her to pay for the medical attention she needs - they should all just be sick and die? Because otherwise, they are basically making you their slave?
The lack of compassion in this country is pathetic. We have a HORRIBLE health care system. Most countries
CARE FOR their fellow citizens - their health care is multitudes better. Their unemployment is multitudes better. Because they realize the real value is human life. Not owning 3 SUVs, 2 55" tvs and then complaining because your hard earned money dares be spent on someone who desperately needs medical care.
It's so very sad how our country is progressing. People care about them - their little family and nothing else. A thousand years ago, people actually visited and knew their neighbors. They cared for their fellow humans. We are losing our ability to be social - and to care at all for anything that doesn't directly benefit YOU.
If you want to complain - complain about military spending. The astronomical amounts spent by our government for our military for even one year, would probably subsidize an amazing health care system for ALL our citizens for 20 years.
No the difference is that I feel that society will willingly elp those in need and you feel that all of society must be forced at the point if a gun to do so
Jaden
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