Quote:Abuse is always the problem how to deal with and minimize them is the big question.

 

Electricity and water I would argue are not really treated like commodities. They are highly regulated so as to not allow gouging and other abuses by the providers of the things deemed essential for living in a modern society. I see no reason why healthcare and education could not be treated the same way. 

 

Ok but people are still required to pay for those services, and those services are charged based upon consumption right? So they really are still commodities, I understand the big picture your painting and in principle I agree it's something we shouldn't expect even the poorest of American's to go without. But trying to create an exemption to the basic laws of supply and demand disturbs the entire process to the point it becomes compromised.

 

In theory I would like to see a system where children under the age of 18 (I don't even care if there non-citizens) are provided healthcare 100% for anything.(notice the period). A kid gets cancer I'd prefer a system where we say ok, Doctor do what you have to the bill is covered.(notice the period). Now that would require government, it would require a socialized form of distribution, it would require taxes to fund it, and hold onto your hats I'd be ok with it. My problem starts when we expect to build a system where working adults (or not working adults) can require their neighbors to fund their healthcare through government. Or worse when government starts deciding what healthcare or preventive measures private individuals need or qualify for. It just opens the door to all kinds of abuse, but when it comes to children that have no control over their own circumstances, I don't care, treat the kids and we as a society should at least be able to figure out how to make that right.

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