Argument against Universal Healthcare

[_Kevin Graham]

What's the argument, exactly? It seems to me that the biggest hurdle would be the transition. The privatization of everything is better for everyone argument doesn't seem to hold water any longer.

Medical care is not subject to the market forces of supply and demand when you have to have it or you will die. It is ugly and inappropriate to leave medical care to a profit-driven economy which makes more money by providing less care at increased prices. Health care is an appropriate function of government as much as road maintenance is. The notion of placing treatment decisions in the hands of someone who's personal salary is dependent upon profit margin performance is insane.

[_Dr Exiled]

I think your arguments are sound and that is why the battlefield won't be on the merits but perhaps on the impossible to implement excuse. Transition may be difficult for some, but for the vast majority, it will be a lot better not having to face denial of coverage disputes and huge bankruptable bills.

Can your wife get treatment in Brazil if it isn't covered here?

[_Kevin Graham]

I think your arguments are sound and that is why the battlefield won't be on the merits but perhaps on the impossible to implement excuse. Transition may be difficult for some, but for the vast majority, it will be a lot better not having to face denial of coverage disputes and huge bankruptable bills.

Can your wife get treatment in Brazil if it isn't covered here?

She can, but this is one of the best hospitals to be in for this kind of cancer, so she isn't going anywhere.

[_Dr Exiled]

She can, but this is one of the best hospitals to be in for this kind of cancer, so she isn't going anywhere.

Great to hear.