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Is access to healthcare a fundamental human right?

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No, only if you can afford it.
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Article 25 of the United Nations' 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services."
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Powderflask · 31-35, M
I don’t think any service is a human right.
TheArbitrator · 36-40, M
@Powderflask So, how would you feel if we defunded the police and you were required to provide your own security?
Powderflask · 31-35, M
@TheArbitrator I have over 13 firearms and a carry permit. I’m fine with it 👍🏻
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@Powderflask Unfortunately that's not as much help as you might think. The ugly truth is that most often, by the time you have the opportunity to draw a weapon, you're already dead.
Powderflask · 31-35, M
@BlueMetalChick yes. Same concept as waiting for a police officer
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@Powderflask I suppose the most effective way to protect yourself would be to wear some kind of body armor. But that's not very practical. I mean, who's gonna walk around all day wearing a flak jacket? That'd be silly.
@BlueMetalChick Do you know what's more silly? BEING DEAD!
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@MrBlueGuy My mother's best friend got shot twice, one in the hand and once in the lip, completely out of nowhere not even two weeks ago. He was getting in his car on a main street in broad daylight at 2:30 p.m. and people started shooting, and he nearly got killed. So yeah, you don't have to tell me. I know.
@BlueMetalChick I was attempting humour but that's actually pretty terrible I hope he gets better. I don't understand how anyone can just shoot into a random group of people hoping to hit a target. Yeah let's ambush him at the playground. It's insane.
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@MrBlueGuy I know you were only joking but I guess it's my paranoia talking lol
@BlueMetalChick Hey just because you're paranoid doesn't mean the aliens AREN'T trying to read your brainwaves xD