ObamaCare - The New Perspective

JU_88 · 11-05-10, 05:39 AM

Didnt vote as im not from the U.S
But I will say that here in the UK we have had an 'Obama care' style system for decades and it works ok. (The NHS)
British people do moan about it (as they moan about everything) - but they moan even more when they injure themselve while abroad in the U.S, their first complaint being that your costs are shocking.

So for obviouse reasons I dont see the problem with a collective system where everyone helps everyone out by putting a small amount of money in the pot each month.
Its no more 'socialist' than current tax systems which you already have in place.
If you are so opposed to a national healthcare system, then you might as well demand the government sends you an itemized bill for your tax dollars - to ensure they've only spent it on things that benefitted yourself.

No offense, But its a bit of a self-centered attitude im seeing 'why should I help anyone but myself'.
I honestly find it quite surprising for a nation which is generally quite proud and patriotic, Id have thought that more of you would be more willing to consider your fellow Americans, some of whom might be less fortunate than yourself.

I apprieciate that it may seem unfair to pay up if you dont need any personal treatment right now - but one day you probably will and if you are not insured, can you really garrantee you will definatley be able to afford it when that day comes?

I know its easy to focus on the negatives, like those who might exploit the system, (but remember that it comes with so many possitives too)
I think the main problem for you is that its an additional monthly wage deduction - which is hard to swallow at first.

But give it a chance guys, its really not so bad.

Edit - I have to say I like GR's excellent above four suggestions^. That would have been a far more sensible approach for the Dems - rather than simply ramming it down everyones throat.

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11-05-10, 05:39 AM	#8
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Didnt vote as im not from the U.S But I will say that here in the UK we have had an 'Obama care' style system for decades and it works ok. (The NHS) British people do moan about it (as they moan about everything) - but they moan even more when they injure themselve while abroad in the U.S, their first complaint being that your costs are shocking. So for obviouse reasons I dont see the problem with a collective system where everyone helps everyone out by putting a small amount of money in the pot each month. Its no more 'socialist' than current tax systems which you already have in place. If you are so opposed to a national healthcare system, then you might as well demand the government sends you an itemized bill for your tax dollars - to ensure they've only spent it on things that benefitted yourself. No offense, But its a bit of a self-centered attitude im seeing 'why should I help anyone but myself'. I honestly find it quite surprising for a nation which is generally quite proud and patriotic, Id have thought that more of you would be more willing to consider your fellow Americans, some of whom might be less fortunate than yourself. I apprieciate that it may seem unfair to pay up if you dont need any personal treatment right now - but one day you probably will and if you are not insured, can you really garrantee you will definatley be able to afford it when that day comes? I know its easy to focus on the negatives, like those who might exploit the system, (but remember that it comes with so many possitives too) I think the main problem for you is that its an additional monthly wage deduction - which is hard to swallow at first. But give it a chance guys, its really not so bad. Edit - I have to say I like GR's excellent above four suggestions^. That would have been a far more sensible approach for the Dems - rather than simply ramming it down everyones throat. Last edited by JU_88; 11-05-10 at 05:56 AM.