Would you pay more taxes if it meant quality healthcare would be free for all?

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Yes

Depends on how much they're asking for

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Asking those that live in countries that do not have free healthcare.

Is healthcare a right?

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Bri89 · 36-40, M

Yes, but at the same time, the issue is more complex than that. Who is in control of the healthcare system? Is it still run by hospitals or will it be socialized and run by the Government? In that case, if they are, would they have the right to tell me what I should do with my health?

There are many different things to consider.

graphite · 61-69, M

Government health care = long waiting lists (see: Canada), preferential treatment for the well-connected, stuff like that. What happens when the number of people getting "free" health care exceeds the number paying the taxes for it? It's not the panacea it's made out to be. US health care has its own problems but I'm not sure a government takeover would produce the desired results.

TheunderdogofNY · 36-40, M

@graphite Canada actually influenced this question.

graphite · 61-69, M

@TheunderdogofNY https://www.fraserinstitute.org/categories/health-care-wait-times

bugeye · 26-30, F

just remove tax exemption from religions then you can have plenty for healthcare and maybe some left over for education.

SW-User

Heathcare is not free; nor is it a right.

MarineBob · 61-69, M

Quality healthcare means above average physicians for all... I'm fine sharing a doctor with puppy

checkoutanytime · 46-50, M

No, people need to get off their ass and push themselves to be healthy, that absolutely is not my responsibility.

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Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@checkoutanytime A healthy population is a national security issue. The US was running out of manpower in WWII because so many people were in poor physical health. That is why all Presidents, except for a couple, since the war have pushed for a strong national health care plan.

A sick population is more of a burden than a healthy one supported by national taxes. A sick population will destroy a nation faster than the tax burden to keep them well will.

But, like all social issues in America, resistance to a strong health care program for all is based upon racism and prejudice. Some people get upset at the idea that a dollar of their tax money will help Black people and other minorities. You saw that when Reagan refused to help fight AIDS.

checkoutanytime · 46-50, M

@Diotrephes mmm, no thanks, i trust God not stupid politicians.

Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@checkoutanytime So, you follow the biblical health care plan when you get sick. That's wonderful!

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