It’s absolutely ridiculous to me that, in a supposedly first-worl…
It’s absolutely ridiculous to me that, in a supposedly first-world rich elite nation like the United States, so many people of all walks of life know what it’s like to be injured, and to think, “Can I afford to get help?”
Quote economic theory and philosophy all day long. But until you’re forced to weigh your pain against the contents of your bank account, don’t quote it to me.
How would you feel if you lived right next to the fire department, and they just sipped coffee and watched as your house burned down because they decided to privatize fire departments, and you couldn’t afford fire insurance? How would you feel if the cops just laughed while you were beaten to death in broad daylight, because they decided to privatize police departments, and you couldn’t afford protection insurance?
Any way you want to slice it, the mere fact that it’s acceptable to oppose public health care is a pretty sad blotch on America.