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Originally Posted by missdpuck
I wish I had the statistics that state what percentage of my health care costs go to indigents, illegal immigrants etc. who go to the hospital and are not refused care even though they will never pay. Then I have other people tell me that they were refused major surgery or emergency room care because they could not pay in advance. I don't know why it's so tough to find out the truth about that. The discussions get so heated and yes there is so much irrationality about the subject. I think some hospitals are required to take in a certain number of indigents but I'm not sure.
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Not to rag on you specifically, but the fact that you even care about this shows that your system needs reform in the way of a public option.
It's not like you're inventing the wheel down there either...the US is the only developed country without a public option for healthcare.
I think it will be good for your country too...I mean Food/Shelter/Health are all pretty major, when you stop having to worry about one of them your life will instantly improve. I mean personally I fear having my teeth knocked out more than I do a broken leg, because in one instance I have to deal with a for-profit insurance company that DOES NOT have my best interests in mind and in the other case I don't.
Last but not least...I think this is one issue in the states that is going through no matter what...and if you were one of the people opposed you are going to be quite embarrassed you weren't onboard when you see the result.
Look at the NHL salary cap as a loose analogy...there were people opposed to that limiting of that "FREE MARKET" too...
Anyway my 2cents on the issue.