Posted by spike4848 on January 1, 2002, at 16:12:53
In reply to Re: communist?, posted by Randy Thomas on January 1, 2002, at 15:02:08
> > Oldschool - Being one of those Canadians, I can tell you I'd rather have our system of medicine than yours. I too have seen both in action. As to the increased taxes, what do you think your $1000/mo. medical insurance premiums are?
>I agree that medical insurance companies need reform .... that is inherit in the idea of the free market economy model of health care. I think we all agree insurance companies are corrupt to some degree ..... the innumerable amount of restrictions they place on doctors and health care consumers are ridicuous. Having to call the insurance company to pre-authorize an emergency room visit ... if I'm having a heart attack they are the last people I will be calling!
> Our elders, seniors, disabled and war veterans (i.e. people who cannot work)are paying through the nose for medications that are half the cost in CA oe AU, for example.
>I assume your refering to Medicare and how it does not adequately cover prescriptions .... but what is Medicare? Another form of socialized, government controlled medical system that *failed*. That is another point in favor of the free market model.
> > I think I'll keep this portion of communism, thanks. The big debate up here is whether to allow a two-tiered health system. The one we have now, plus one for thos that can afford to pay extra (ie. able to go to a private MRI clinic rather than waiting in queue, or having elective surgery in a private hospital. The big beef is, is that the poor would get worse care. In the big picture, I doubt that would happen.
I think we as a people should take more responsiblity for our health care. I don't think anyone *owes* me or I have a *right* to let say "vagus nerve stimulation therapy" for my depression, but if I want it ... then I will have to pay for it. I may have to forego something else with that money, but at least I was able to make that decision.
Spike
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