Quote:I do agree with most of this. I am not actually even surprised to hear you say you'd be for that type of healthcare for children and I think you would find many people willing to support similar legislation, at least I would hope so. You are very consistent in that regard. I also agree with the dilemma of abuse. You will find it in private ran healthcare as well as public ran. 

 

I guess one of the main philosophical differences in how people view this issue is in, an I apologize because I cannot think of a better word, selflessness. I do not mean to offend anyone at all I just don't know a better way to express what I mean. When it comes to necessities of life, I have no problem with idea of everyone helping everyone for the sake of society and it's future. Even knowing that abuse of the system will occur I think it's the direction we should move. Even being altruistic aside, it seems to me a healthy and educated population not saddled with crippling debt for the two is to an overall benefit to a society and it's growth. 

 

It's a fine line we have to walk and there's certainly a balance that must be maintained.

 

the necessities of life change based upon perceived need, if we where to give everyone healthcare, education, and food then we would be wondering if it was immoral to not give them shelter, transportation and comfort. I think the most moral of societies are the ones that allow people to create a path on their own, it means some people will fail and some will succeed and I'm ok with that.

 

We should take care of our young, the innocent give them a fair chance and then let them make their own way when of age.

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