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View Poll Results: Click on every statement you generally agree with, more than one answer is encouraged
I think every American should have the same access to health care. 8 66.67%
25% of American children live in poverty. That is their parents responsibility, not society's. 3 25.00%
The greatness of America is my freedom from oppressive government. 7 58.33%
Health care is only for those that can afford it. 1 8.33%
People should always pay their own way. If they can't afford something, including food, tough. 1 8.33%
Elderly Americans can't get health care, nobody will insure them. We should do something about that. 6 50.00%
I don't mind paying a little, so every American knows they will not be in poverty in their old age. 9 75.00%
25% of American children live in poverty. We should all contribute a little, to help them. 6 50.00%
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:59 PM
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You are right, very tough questions.

If we go with "health care is not a basic human right", should we force private insurance companies to provide low cost plans to try and insure more people? Or provide free clinics (who would pay for it?) What about sick people (diabetes, heart disease) - should all their non-emergent, routine care be forsaken?
they should go to the doctor and pay for a visit.

doctors can choose to provide pro bono work. People can provide money towards charities to help poor people with their health care.

but #1, lawyers need to get out of the heath care business so it can become much more affordable.
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Can I start just making stuff up out of thin air, too?
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