The USA is the only industrialized democracy that does not have it. Those 22 nations spend half as much per person, and everyone is covered. They are not gouged by insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, etc. Universal health care saves money and lives. I think live people should get more attention than fetuses.
2006-09-29 06:22:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only this year Medicare began to help with the cost of prescriptions. I want some sort of national healthcare and as soon as possible. I don't see the lobby of the AMA allowing that.
2006-09-29 06:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you stated, we are democracy, and that is why we don't have a socialized form of healthcare.
I am a Christian, I care. I care that people die, of course, why make this a religious issue. It seems to be more of a current events thing to me.
If all these great countries have such great healthcare, why do their dignitaries, presidents, kings, and sultans come here for treatment and surgery? I lived near the Cleveland Clinic and there were always heads of state in town for treatment, surgery....etc. Or, why don't you go there. Then, like in Italy and Spain, when you are sick or have surgery, you can call your mom to come over and change your hospital bedding, or bring you meals, because those things are not covered by socialized medicine.
Do you think our teaching hospitals would flourish, continue being leaders in the world with new technoligies if the GOVERNMENT was controlling what they could do -- e gads. Frightening.
2006-09-29 13:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Beth M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that Christians are necessarily the ones keeping the US from organized healthcare. Doctors, lawyers, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies aren't even really the ones to blame. The problem is, America is still clinging to hard core capitalism. As long as that is the case, they will never go to a "socialistic" solution like univeral health care.
On the other hand, it is true that Christians could bend their political power to forcing a solution that would help us all. That would seem like a kind, loving Christian thing to do, as opposed to supporting a political party that espouses terrorism and war. Hmmmm.....
2006-09-29 13:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Christian but I do care about our medical system. The fact that we're a democracy should have nothing to do with us not having universal healthcare, Canada has it and that country is a democratic constitutional monarchy with emphasis on capatalism not socilaism. In fact the system would work better here because we're a rich rich country. And i agree with your allusion to stem cell research. And if we'd spend less on the military there's room in the budget, we spend 4% of our national groose product on the military wich is alot when you consider a country like France wich spends 1% but maintains one of the most technologically advanced militaries and a large nuclear arsenal.
2006-09-29 14:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by alex e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but what about the quality? without it costing massive amounts of money, how would quality be maintained?
I have a friend who lives in wales, and has to use the public healthcare... the quality and expediency is HORRIBLE. as in literally having to wait two months in line for an *EMERGENCY* dental problem. something equivalent I could get taken care of in hours here in the US. and even waiting that long, did a job that'd have your next stop be a malpractice lawyer's office, here in the states.
yeah, it'd cost alot here, but at least it'd get done in a decent manner, quickly.
now I'm not big on all the political stuff or any of that. but I have trouble beliving that there wold be no quality change to spend half as much, or to simply make such a thing work.
look how much difference there is in quality between private and public healthcare in the UK. its disturbing.
2006-09-29 13:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is this question focused on Christians. Seems like pointed fingers should be aimed at Insurance Company Lobbyists who schmooze politicians in an effort to protect their cash cow. So what blame do we have for this mess?
Instead I know a number of christian doctors and nurses who volunteer their time at clinics in needy areas. When was the last time your deep concern lead you to voluteer time, energy, and effort to stem these unecessary deaths?
2006-09-29 13:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by RazzleDazzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of complaining and pointing fingers, why don't you become a social activist and do something about it?
And yes, the healthcare crisis in this country is a mess. But the big Christian in the White House doesn't seem to care.
2006-09-29 14:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. Modern medicine is not gods way, and is controlled by Satan. Modern medical practice is based on evolution which we know is an atheist idea. Real christians follow biblical medical practices such as praying to Jesus, and animal sacrifice to god. America shouldn't stoop to the levels of atheist countries who promote modern medicine. America was founded based on the bible.
2006-09-29 13:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do, I am a Christian and I have no health insurance. I am for universal health care, but I don't think it possible in my lifetime. The AMA is too powerful.
2006-09-29 13:37:37 · answer #9 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure many Christians do care. But I think this issue should not be centered around religious preferences or lack thereof.
2006-09-29 13:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋