All good points, ART. I'll take the last one.
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Originally posted by ARTelevision
It's pointless to argue pure systems, as they don't exist. We already have more socialist programs in the United States than is commonly noted. They will undoubtedly increase to some degree because they satisfy the political ends of those who promote them. They are ultimately paid for by capitalism. Why bite the hand that feeds you? .
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As we've argued already, no one is suggesting that the same level of health care be extended to those who cannot pay as to those who can. To insist on seeing it as all or nothing is also an attempt to paint the picture as "black and white". I don't see that the monetary detriment to capitalists of funding
basic health care negates the benefits to society as a whole. That too would be looking at the negative aspects without attempting to discover the positive. Consumers would be better able to buy more consumer goods if they weren't crushed by exorbitant medical costs. As I've said, it would be preferable for the industry to work on reducing the cost to consumers, but they've shown that they're simply not willing to do so.