I was all for a two-tiered system until I just couldn’t find a way that it could be implemented that it that doesn’t cripple the primary system. The other thing I find odd is that most people I know that want the proposed two tier system are middle-upper class, but not exactly the uber rich. So yah, it’s great for your first few ailments that you can pay your way to better care; but what happens when you can’t? Or when you see your parents/siblings/neighbors/co-workers suffer through a worse system?
I always use the example of veterinarian care. We had a small goofy looking dog that needed back surgery. We saw the vet, got booked in two days later and during his stay at the hospital we could call 24/7 and get an update (that part made me laugh pretty good). Now, because vet care is only private we had no choice in the matter (other than putting him down and he was a young, healthy dog otherwise) and took the cost on the chin. After that experience, I can not imagine making someone choose between different levels of care for their human loved ones. Imagine you have a kid in pain and can’t pay for the fast lane?
Anyways, Sliver worded it perfectly, but just wanted to add a few points too.
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