On 08/14/09 02:54, Warp wrote:
> Neeum Zawan<m.n### [at] ieeeorg>  wrote:
>
>>          They're not opposed to *national* health care (we already have that).
>> They're opposed to *universal* health care.
>
>    I wonder why. Would it be unfair that *all* people could get health care
> for free, that rich and poor people would be treated equally?

	Tim answered this.

	Basically, the fear is that it won't work and so everyone will suffer - 
despite it working quite well in so many other countries, and despite 
countries whose overall health improved after switching to universal 
health care.

-- 
Doctor to patient: Although it's nothing serious, let's keep an eye on 
it to make sure it doesn't turn into a major lawsuit.

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