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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
Just so I am clear, before going off half-cocked... are you suggesting that people that weigh more should pay more for health care?
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People that smoke cigarettes and are obese should pay a higher rate because they are the ones who will need more care in the future or are at the highest risk of needing care. There are so many more unhealthy habits that we could add to the list as well......drugs, excessive drinking.......
I'm sure there is a huge grey area in that last statement but it is frustrating to see people being a drain on our healthcare when they could proactively do something to better themselves and live a healthier life.
I'd also be in favor of lowering someones rate if they went to the gym or led a physically active life. Overall I think it would be fair to impose higher health care rates on those people who don't take care of their health.