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Originally Posted by Slava
No, its not a case of people not being able to spend money wisely or anything like that. Its just that when you look at the social programs in general it makes the most sense if we all pay a little bit so that they are there when we need them. I rarely, if ever, need the healthcare system at this point in my life; but I would rather pay for it all along because one day I will need it! When I do, I can continue paying my small amount rather than a hefty one-shot payment when I have other things to worry about.
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But by paying that small amount, and the fact that everyone pays that small amount, has created a public health system with many free-riders and one that is also fairly mediocre on the global scale.
Once again, I do believe there is a need for some public healthcare, but the one we have now is not cost-effective and is not giving Canadians the healthcare outcomes they deserve.
Social spending is social spending. It will always be there and will always be needed. However, smart social spending is almost never practiced by governments.