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Originally Posted by Telluride
And some people would argue that their "fair share" includes only as much as it takes to fund their own health care.
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Right, but you'd be paying less with universal health care. So you have a choice of paying your fair share at about $6,000 a year or paying for other people and yourself at $3,000 a year.
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Originally Posted by Telluride
Sometimes principles mean more than money. I would [be] opposed to a government policy requiring Bill Gates to give 25% his yearly income to me, even though it would result in more money in my pocket. Why? Because such a policy simply isn't right.
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Yes, but that hypothetical policy would victimize Bill Gates. He wouldn't get anything but a warm feeling in his heart for contributing to the Telluride wellness foundation. In universal health care, you'd get the benefit along with everyone else. Are you also against paying taxes for the fire department? Because this is essentially the exact same thing.