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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
Natives generally are seen in greater numbers in the health care system, whether that is due to higher rates of alcohol/substance abuse. The people who generally treat the hospital/health care system like a revolving door are generally homeless, contribute nothing to society (in terms of taxes at least) and come in because they treat their bodies like crap. Alcohol/drug abuse and obesity issues cause a huge backlog in the workings of a health care system. Millions of dollars are spent on treating patients who will go outside and proceed to kill themselves with god knows what 5 minutes after they leave the hospital grounds.
You want to start pointing fingers at people and that is where to start in my opinion.
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Again, not trying to be racist, but you've just explained many Natives where I live.
Otherwise, I agree completely. Less and less people are self-conscious of what they do to their bodies because they can get free health care either way.
Not fair, IMO....but I think Canada would collectively commit suicide if our public system was changed.