Like the congress, and sentors have, Is this the new double standards?
2007-01-11 01:02:57 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Who am I to force somebody else to pay for my health insurance? What if I don't wash my hands before I eat, or play sports, or smoke 3 packs a day, or eat too many twinkies, or never exercise, or any of the millions of choices I can make that put my health at risk? Who am I to FORCE somebody else to pay for the consequences of my actions?
I would be the very face of evil if I force someone else to pay for my health insurance. I choose not to be evil. What do you choose?
2007-01-11 01:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The motion has been quashed by partisan nonsense from both sides several times, although Americans 2 to 1 want some type of universal health care. I have a lot of respect for Arnold, because even if his plan is flawed, he's trying.
I would pay higher taxes to be sure that everyone had care. Also, I would much prefer a system with a sliding scale so that people still pay a fair amount. Also, I support the option of getting private supplemental insurance if you are not satisfied with the universal coverage.
To the man below who decried paying for other people to be unhealthy, guess what? You already do. People go to hospitals and doctor's offices, don't pay, and the cost is spread over the people who do pay in price increases.
2007-01-11 09:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am with you Jennyann - but who do we speak up to? Our representatives have long ignored us on this topic.
Many representatives won't touch this topic for at least three reasons:
1. The fear of being labeled a socialist
2. How will this program be funded? A very real concern as health costs are unbelievably unrealistic using a world view
3. The all powerful medical & pharmaceutical industries in the USA
2007-01-11 09:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bad M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because certain industry groups and factions have convinced many Americans that having equality in health coverage amounts to "Socialism" and that Socialism is the first step towards Communism. This is despite the fact that virtually every other modern country has nationalized health coverage, and despite what they will tell you most of them have better health service than the United States.
2007-01-11 09:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny K 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe because the average American is not as important as Congress. Like it or not, people who are worth more deserve more, and those jobs are intrinsically more important the a salesperson at Macy's.
2007-01-11 09:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Who will pay for this health insurance?.Aren't the American WORKING people taxed enough?
2007-01-11 09:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I will support this only when I know just you you intend to pay for it.
Do we cut other necessary government services?
Do we increase taxes? (Remember that the people paying these increased taxes will not be the ones benefiting.)
Exactly how much do you want me to pay for your health insurance?
2007-01-11 11:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Average Americans have been saying this for years, it is being ignored by the republican majority (big business).
2007-01-11 09:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jim C 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
TAXES really high ones .
2007-01-11 09:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by Pharaoh M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋