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what gets lost in this whole debate is the understanding that no matter who is responsible for healthcare (government or the private sector), it will have to be paid for by the people using the resources. you aren't getting a great deal in a socialized healthcare system, just because you don't pay the bills as you incur them doesn't mean you aren't paying for them.
personally, i would rather have my health care provided by a system that encourages competition and choice rather than a monolithic government program that has less incentive to improve itself or eleminate fraud.
the politicians love to scare you with all manner of statistics about how people don't have health insurance. but how many people do you know that haven't been treated when they really need it in the US? For gosh sakes, we treat illegal aliens all the time because it is unlawful to turn someone away from the emergency room.
the system ain't broke, you must question those who still want to fix it... especially when the changes make them the gatekeepers of public health.
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