On Healthcare in the U.S.

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Originally Posted by Carnivore

I do agree that healthcare should be guaranteed, but I think those who can afford their own insurance should have a choice. They may opt for a private plan that provides better services the same way some kids goes to private schools when public education is free.

There are two meaning I can attach to your statement that I see.

1) Membership into something that includes more than what the government pays for. For example, if the government did not pay for abortions unless the mother was in danger, then this plan would in the case you needed one.

2) Private medical institutions that you must pay for.

My replies:

1) Sure, but you get you no discount on taxes. I would strongly suggest that these plans are only additional insurance, not a replacement of the government system.

2) Perhaps, but you still get no tax cuts. Wealthy individuals stop paying for medical assistance from the government = raise in taxes for the poor to middle classes to take up the slack. That very well may throw off the entire theory. Unlike many republicans, I do not support tax vouches for private school attenders for this very reason.