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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
And that there is exactly the reason I didn't like living in the U.S.. That actually is a common opinion in the states. Personally, I like that my country is more than a bunch of individuals, but we are a society that believes that we are better off working TOGETHER. Universal health care means that we believe are better off ensuring that ALL people have equal access to health care, even if it means that those with above average incomes are paying higher taxes to pay for those with below average incomes.
I do have an above average income, and have a decent house and a few luxuries because of it. And I certainly do not mind that my taxes are going to pay for the health care and education of ALL Canadians, not just mine.
I, personally, think it is horribly wrong to say "I worked hard so I should get to see a doctor when I'm ill, but that guy over there has had trouble finding work so he doesn't deserve to be treated for his cancer." That is just abhorrent to me.
A co-worker of mine and I were having this same discussion. He said "I contribute more to society as a computer programmer than someone who is unemployed, so I should have better health care.". I then brought up my friend who was having a lot of trouble finding work, so she started volunteering at a homeless shelter. Her education background was in social work and so she was volunteering as a counsellor, helping those with mental health issues get into programs, helping those with drug problems into rehab programs and getting those that wanted to get off the street into jobs such as janitor or labour positions. She worked there as a volunteer for two years until the shelter got a grant to start paying her. Point to this story? Just because you make more money than another person does NOT mean you contribute more to society than they do and does NOT mean you are more worthy of the services required for life.
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I thought you said you we're working for the government, no?
If so, you don't pay taxes. You are receiving other people's tax dollars. BIG difference.