Saying the phrase "socialized medicine" just a way of keeping broken things broken?

Answer 1

It boils down to fear of the unknown. People who feel they don't need health care are the loudest protesters. I would rather see them straighten out the basic reasons for the cost of health care rather than initiate another monstrous government program but sometimes I think health care is so expensive in the U.S. because all other major industrialized countries have socialized medicine and it has driven down their costs. We end up making up the difference in prices here. We pay way more than other countries even for pharmaceuticals.

Answer 2

Its more of a way to keep things from being broken... People come to this country from all around the world for our health care because of its quality. The statistics that make the current system sound bad are inflated. Something like 40 million people are without health care, but that includes the millions of illegal aliens who can't get it for legal reasons and young adults who don't want it because they're healthy.

Socialized medicine isn't a misnomer, its what the Democrats (and, incidentally, the Socialist Party USA) want. If you think things are broken now, just wait until you have to wait three months for major, lifesaving surgery... like people in countries with social health care do.

The rising life expectancy worldwide relies on American innovation. Without our systems innovation in Drugs, surgical procedures, and medical equipment, the world would be worse off. What makes that possible is our free market system which incentivizes investment. When the government pays for health care... it isn't investment.. it becomes an expenditure. Say goodbye to American innovation....

To say that people are using the word 'Socialized' to sabotage a good thing is to be ignorant to economic matters... social programs don't work! Look at social security, medicaid.... they're all going bankrupt and putting strain on our federal budget.

Answer 3

In some cases broken is better than fixed, like Socialized Medicine.

Answer 4

Its a way of keeping people who aren't intelligent enough to do their own research, to keep demonizing ideas that will make America stronger. If they keep referring to universal medicine as socialized medicine, they will make some people believe that the plan is for the government to take over the medical industry, which is a complete lie.
But it works, when the dullards that listen, will buy any lies that fit their views.
Ever hear of them referring to farm subsidies as socialized agriculture?? nope didn't think so.

Answer 5

no,socialized medicine is broken in EVERY COUNTRY that has it.they are desperately trying ways to get rid of it.why do you think rich canadians with serious problems come to the USA for treatment?

Answer 6

No, no matter what you care HillaryCare, it is akin to taking a dresser to a landfill because it has a few nicks.

"In America now, the poor are already insured by Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Nevertheless, Sen. Clinton claims that we need a government takeover of the health care system because 47 million Americans remain uninsured. But that's a grossly misleading figure.

The Census Bureau's estimate of 47 million "uninsured" is based on a survey question that asks the respondents if they "were not covered by any type of health insurance at any time in that year."

In other words, if you're uninsured for a single day of the year, the government considers you "uninsured."

Second, the Census Bureau includes 10.2 million non-citizens in its estimate. Does Sen. Clinton intend to admit non-citizens into her plan?

Finally, the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 19 percent of those without health insurance earn more than triple the federal poverty level but choose to forego coverage. Kaiser also estimates that 25 percent of those without health coverage are eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP but have not signed up.

With scarce government resources, does it make sense to lavish subsidies on folks who make thousands more than the average U.S. family?

When all is said and done, only about 15 million Americans or 5 percent of the population are truly unable to obtain health insurance. And that doesn't mean they must do without medical care when they need it.

It hardly makes sense to jump to a government remedy in order to meet the exceptional needs of just 5 percent of the population when our current system delivers top-notch care to the other 95 percent and some significant level of protection to those who are uninsured.

The vast majority of Americans have coverage that gives them reasonably affordable access to the best health care system in the world. As the debate on Sen. Clinton's plan unfolds, voters should resist the imposition on America of a system that has already failed throughout the world."

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Other/Politics/Q_22862552.html

Answer 7

N O!! I CONCUR with Wider Scope, Rabullione
and allen a statements. They hit it right on the head!!

Answer 8

Socialism is a "boogie-man word" in the USA. Americans are just fine with socialism if you call it by another name, as in public library, public highways, public parks. Even the champions of "privatization" are only talking about privatizing profits -- they are big supporters of socialism as it applies to socializing (government funds helping them with) their business risks and losses.

Answer 9

Anything socialized is bad as it gives the impression that it is okay to be lazy and not work hard for anything (to feed from the silver spoon of the government).

Answer 10

Yes! Without a doubt.