I don't understand the argument against the current reforms, mainly becuase I do not think I have seen a coherant argument put by anyone. All I have seen is vague references to the UK or Canada and how dreadful their systems are.
In many cases what it seems to boil down to is "I have health care, if everyone else gets free healthcare there won't be enough cash to look after me properly, so those people without health insurance can get stuffed.
I'd be interested in reading something that was more coherant in terms of the opposition to the plan if anyone can point me in that direction.
The ecconomics of helth care are important. Perhaps if the insurance companies and the health trusts were run as public companies for the good of the nation, rather than as profit making organisations, then the ecconomics would make more sense. But that would probably be described as socialism by some.
Its disturbing to see the lies and the misrepresentations about the health service of the UK in the current debate. Especially on shows presented by giys like Sean Hannity or Glen Beck. We all moan about the NHS, and at times the hospitals could do with a lick of paint. But free health care, provided according to need, is something we can be very proud off in the UK. (and lets remember, we have the option for private care as well)
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Date: 2009-08-13 06:53 am (UTC)In many cases what it seems to boil down to is "I have health care, if everyone else gets free healthcare there won't be enough cash to look after me properly, so those people without health insurance can get stuffed.
I'd be interested in reading something that was more coherant in terms of the opposition to the plan if anyone can point me in that direction.
The ecconomics of helth care are important. Perhaps if the insurance companies and the health trusts were run as public companies for the good of the nation, rather than as profit making organisations, then the ecconomics would make more sense. But that would probably be described as socialism by some.
Its disturbing to see the lies and the misrepresentations about the health service of the UK in the current debate. Especially on shows presented by giys like Sean Hannity or Glen Beck. We all moan about the NHS, and at times the hospitals could do with a lick of paint. But free health care, provided according to need, is something we can be very proud off in the UK. (and lets remember, we have the option for private care as well)