Originally Posted by lofhay

Those who think that healthcare is a "right", meaning that if they can't afford it then the government (tax payers) should pay for it, have not explained the logic of this. Being compassionate is one thing. Taxing some to give to others is another thing. If I am responsible for taking care of those who can't, or won't, take care of themselves, where do we draw the line? Am I obligated to take care of every human born into poverty? This is not possible, so we are compelled to decide what we can (will) do and what we cannot.

There is something about a government decree forcing me to help pay for others' needs which flies in the face of individual freedom.