Do people really think politicians will manage health care better then the private sector?

Question

Social Security- GOING BANKRUPT

Government run schools- COMPLETE FAILURE

FEMA- COMPLETELY USELESS

We want MORE taxation and MORE government? Vote for Hillary I guess.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, some do.

Society today has become so reliant on a governmental system that they expect the government to manage their lives, but don't want thier freedoms infringed upon.

Answer 2

It is a catch 22, a completely private or a completely independent sector are both ineffective with regards to health care.

Health care cannot be run entirely as a business as it is not. Basic access to medical care is a human right and under a completely private system an insurer has the right to deny coverage and care when it the patient is deemed a risk, or treatment is too expensive. This leaves many without care. Or with the option of purchasing care at a highly inflated rate. The cost of health care is already exceeding inflation and in many cases not an option as it cannot be accommodated with a rising cost of living and stagnant wages. Health care is a for profit organization that capitalized on the patient. It is a hugely profitable business at the expense of the patient. That does not sit well with me.

However on the flip side socialization of care means that we are all entailed to the same low cost or free care. Everybody has coverage. The major draw back is not just in taxation but wait times. IN a pubic health system it isn't uncommon to wait a few hours in an emergency room for non urgent care. Or to wait a few months for elective or non essential surgeries.

The public system is also wrought with bureaucracy and over spending, due to no bid contracts, administration amid lack of corporate sponsorship. Medicaid and Medicare have a higher cost per patient than every private company, (as a side note the aforementioned have a higher cost per patient than almost every socialized health program as well)

Socialized systems are fundamental to the development of a society. IN most nations outside of the USA socialized health, education and relief programs have been received with great enthusiasm and have been very effective in raising the standard of living for the people. It is not necessarily and issue with the system rather the way in which the government handles it.

Answer 3

It's high time the US voted in a president with a strong business background. Lawyers are not businessmen, and don't have a clue how to run a business. And frankly, thats what a country is...a business. Either surround the Pres with brilliant business minds, or vote in someone with a proven track record for turning a business around. There are many in the US...and would be a much more successful leader than what we've had. Its time that the US showed its commitment and respect for Capitalism...not just talk about it.

Answer 4

You assume people REALLY THINK. They complain about the cost of health care and expect the government to magically "fix" it. These same people would support throwing people out of million dollar homes if everyone were promised one of them.

Answer 5

At least doctors and hospitals won't always look at the bottom line as the dollar. The bottom line should be the health care of the patient. Doctors and hospitals are making a killing off of killing people.

Answer 6

The socialists want the power in their hands like Hillary tried when Bill took office. God help us, if she became president.

Answer 7

even politicians don't think they can manage health care better. They just don't want to stop getting their fat paychecks.

Answer 8

I don't think that. I don't understand the though process of people who do.