2006-11-13 05:33:01 · 28 answers · asked by Chocoholic 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Thats what health care reform is all about.
Even second and third world countries have health care as a right.
For gods sake it is not like getting home owners insurance or automoble insurance.
You can thank the big Pharmacopia and insurance companies for the high cost we all pay now
2006-11-13 05:38:49 · update #1
To all you people who think that it will hurt your taxes you should do your research. Even poor countries that do not get a lot of taxs from their citizens have basic health care for their people.
And to all you money hungry people who think that you should only get it if you can afford it maybe you need to think about your beloved capitolism religion that you practice. Don't you know that in a capitolist country there is poor and wealthy people. And the poor people often work harder then the wealthy so don't tell me that being poor is reason why people should not have health care. It is set up that way on purpose to keep the poor people down.
Who said anything about a sex change?
2006-11-14 13:16:21 · update #2
... I think it's a right...
you can't put a price on good health... that's the reason the prices are going crazy... how can a good that doesn't have a price tag work in a capitalistic system? it doesn't...
more and more uninsured are proving that every day... but at this rate, soon the uninsured will be a larger number than the insured and they will just vote to change it... so it should take care of its self...
just don't get sick in the meantime...
2006-11-13 05:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I don't think it should be a "right" since it involves money. As it is, many people cannot afford health care and there are programs set up that "fund" certain cases so that people receive the care they need. It sounds like it should be this way since many are not receiving the care they deserve. However, you have to be logical and ask where will this money come from. If you work and have a good medical plan with your employer, the costs are minimal (depending on the procedure and what your medical benefits are). If we make it a "right," I don't think our health care system can afford it. As it is, we have Medicare and it is very costly to tax payers. In the past 10 years, we have seen an increase deducted from our paychecks because many people who do not have medical benefits utilize this service and soon it will be impossible to keep up with. So, I suppose it is a privilege.
I would, however, like to see the elderly assisted in their medical care. As it is, they live on fixed incomes and if they are able to take on additional work after retiring, they can only bring in a certain amount of funds as they draw on social security (the money taken from their checks long ago). It's not a good system. Especially if they did not invest in an IRA to supplement that income and even then, they have to watch out for tax penalties, etc.
I do believe that we should NOT deny medical care to those who are not covered. But I don't think it should suddenly be a "right" (at least not until we fix that financial burden on the system).
2006-11-13 05:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am reposting my answer I made just a few days ago-
I would contend that it is neither a right or a privilege. It would better be classified as a basic need. As a conservative this is one thing that bugs the heck out of me. Rights are inborn and granted at birth such as Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.. Right infer that it is the obligation of the government to uphold the stated right., needs are another thing altogether we all have basic needs such as nourishment, Companionship, health care.. By simply replacing the term need with the term right progressives seek to empower government to practice social engineering. This can be taken further do you have a "right" to a fair wage you see where this goes don't you. My point is that using the term rights in the place of needs can have unintended consequences. I'll use your example If we have a right to health care then it is the governments obligation to fulfill this right despite what the electorate might decide. legislation conferring a private model for health care would be illeagal since it was dreamed a basic right. Now Replace the basic need or nourishment with the right to food now do you see the dangers. While inferring rights can be appealing such as in health care it imparts a governmental obligation which you may or may not want to honor. While it is a a just a noble government that provides for the basic needs of it's people including Food healthcare etc..are provided for in some way implying that needs are rights is dangerous
2006-11-13 05:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by sooj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, Healthcare should be a right. Has Humans we all do our part to contribute to a better living world and yes we make money some of us on what we do but some industries should be government provided and such as healthcare. In parts of the east (meaning Europe & Asia) Healthcare is provided by the government and I believe that should be the same in the USA. Healthcare is a right we all deserve because we all cannot afford it the same but do deserve the same treatment and aid as anyone else. They take money from us for taxes for God knows what reasons they use it for and healthcare would be a great reason to take taxes out of my paycheck to help everyone get the same treatment and not have to worry about if I cannot go to the hospital because I cannot pay for the treatment.
2006-11-13 05:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by aries0401kid 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In this country that depends on whether you are an American citizen or not, according to most of the responders on here, at least, because it is only the right of Americans to get health care in the USA.
The truth is that no one should ever be denied health care for any reason--it should be a privilege to all, no matter what.
2006-11-13 05:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by retorik75 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every body in the U.S. has health care even though it's not a right. The quality of the care you recieve is a privilage. We all can go to a clinic for a flue shot, or an emegency room for a broken arm. If you can't pay, then the tax payers do, if you can pay, then you will, or your insurance provider will.
2006-11-13 05:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Baby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now in America it is a right. How much right you get depends on how much right you can afford (It's kind of like how much justice can you afford in our legal system).
Should a 6 month old infant be afforded this right or it it just a privillege for said child?
You pose a very good question, asker. And you've also supplied a good, truthful answer as well.
2006-11-13 05:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Do You See What Happens Larry? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basic, preventative health care should be a privilege in a society so wealthy, however, I believe health care that goes beyond that should be paid for.....sort of a balance. So, for colds, emergencies, general nutrition and the like, yes, free... otherwise, time to ante up baby. be well.
2006-11-13 05:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is both a right and a privilege that should be afforded to all people. Socialized medicine seems to be the answer that works in most civilized countries.
2006-11-13 05:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by SunFun 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should be a right, here in America , much so before we send one dime to other countries we should guarentee our people health care, insurance companies, pharmasuitcal companies and doctors are operating on greed and neglecting the needy! I would much rather pay to have some one treated for illness than to spend money on Bush's war, his ariforce 1 luxeries, the prok and beneifits that congress gets.
2006-11-13 05:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋