Quote:Now wait a minute, I could loosely build an argument any sickness in society is an existential threat. The qualifier you're attempting to use is pretty broad. I think we both agree we'd prefer a system where government is completely unassociated with medical treatment. However, the reality is we have forced participation in government, we also have forced participation in the medical system, that said the least we should do is ensure children are taken care of.

 

Infectious diseases capable of epidemic proportions are much different than primary care. Cancer treatment, diabetes, hyperlipademia, a headache, a cold or many other illnesses; it's not contagious or a danger to anyone who doesn't have it, therefore it's tough to make the case that society should be on the hook for the costs of treatment. They simply aren't a danger to the entire populous the way Polio, Spanish Flu, or the other diseases we vaccinate for are. We all want the very best for everyone, but for me to have to deny my family the best to pay for the care of someone else isn't reasonable.

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