Should the U.S. government provide free healthcare to all of citizens of the United States\nanswer sensibly remember 10 pts 4 best answer
131831
As an American with little insurance I want to say yes, but another part of me wants to say no.  When I was in the military and stationed overseas I say Gov't provided health care.  It was scary at best.  Not to mention, that free health care would ruin the USA.  The cost of it would be trillions.  I believe that the government should look into regulating some of the health care cost.  My sister had an operation back in 1980.  Even back then, the itemized list my parents got showed that aspirin had a charge of $5 for 2.  It's things like that we need to go after.  There is to much overcharging.  There is no easy answer to this question.  I'm also afraid that if free health care was given it would blow out of proportion. People would complain about everything because it's free and now they think they are entitled to it.  Look at welfare as an example.  Not to mention people coming into our country who have not given to it would now think they should get free health care.  As for right now and even with very little health insurance I would vote "NO" against "just about" any health care reform.  The reform would have to be very well written.
86376
Its a matter of preception. If you believe that this country is responsible for the welfare of its citizens then yes. If you believe that everyone can help themselves, then no
85145
I'll say it seems like a good idea, but one just need look at countries where this is done to see the draw backs.  Some countries have waiting lists to perform heart surgeries, muchless elective surgeries.  Next look at how most these countries can't provide enough doctors, muchless nurses, and the waiting times to get in just for a common cold visit.  I think the government should help out those that can't afford it, but there's no reason the government should pay for everybody.  Heck if the government paid for the poors health cost, health insurance would be more affordable, and those without it might be able to pay the bill.  Unpaid health costs from the poor/uninsured are the reason hospitals have to charge $5 for a tylenol to those that can pay. (If you have insurance this doesn't mean they pay that, most have a set amount per day regardless of what is charged)
558805
It is greed, the repuglicans are all greedy to the very last one. This country as rich as it is with all the very rich people should have a very red face for not taking care of our own. Excuses like paying somebody to set on their fat ass's and not work is a cop out. Find a way to put these people to work and with a wage and health care good enough to take care of their family's. Do not just condemn them. Health care should be for everybody. The insurance company's need to be taking out of the mix as they are the problem. They are making a huge amounts of money off of the misery of humans. No one should be hungry in this the nation of plenty. An education is a way to life everybody up. It should be a right. It would be good for America as a whole. That is why I vote Democrat as I feel most of them do feel as I do.
394856
Hey There pingavar, I have a question for you. Don't you think the government has enough control over the people? Have you ever heard the phrase "God helps those who help themselves" ? We are our brothers keepers and as such we should all help one another in each of our needs regardless of the beneficial return to our selves.          \nDid you know that all of the services that the government provides are paid for by our taxes? So, what is the problem with people helping people and leaving the government out of it and letting them do the job of running the country and defending our country. It won't hurt us to use some of our time and resources to help the less fortunate.  God Bless you, and check into the actual functioning of government before you try to lay every thing at their feet.
163690
I agree!  All businesses that hire illegals should be shut down then we can just patronize the ones who are hiring legal US citizens!  I think if you are illegal you should get no free med, no free education, no free food, no free ride PERIOD!
211127
Bush is interested in his own gains after the presidency is over. It's obvious he doesn't care about the people. He's setting himself up to live high and mighty once he's gouged the people into degradation. He is a joke.\n\nOur healthcare crisis is nearly impossible and causes much of the hunger challenges in our country. Paying hundreds of dollars a month for insurance is taking the food off American tables. How much are you paying for healthcare? I think that if a person serves in the military for six years, they should get free healthcare for life for themselves and their dependents.  I believe that people should not have to send their food budget to the fat insurance companies out there who deny claim after claim. I think companies who hire temps and lay them off just so they don't have to offer benefits should be penalized. It's not just the president who's guilty of fleecing people into poverty. \n\nThe sad thing is, it's the WORKING people who are starving. There are plenty of programs out there to provide for those who are not able or do not want to work. They get free healthcare, housing, and food. If you choose to work a job, you lose that. I know of one particular mother who tried to work a job, but she just couldn't do as good as the system did for her.\n\nI also think high-speed internet should be available everywhere for free. Taxes should be flat on things you purchase only and not on income, food, or necessities.  I think number of votes should MEAN something. . . votes of ALL the people not state by state.  We are a young, messed up, and arrogant country. We have so many resources and yet we struggle. There is really no reason for it other than the fact that people who struggle are easier to bilk, control, and squeeze.
395074
Yes we deserve affordiable health care and drug coverage.  As you say we send billions of dollars to other countries and leave us here back home to dig up enough money for a $75 pill.  Bush stated that he would send billions over to Iraq to aid everyone there to get the health care they need....huh???  What about us.\nWe bring people over here from other countries to have surgeries they cannot get in their countries and they get it for free because we feel sorry for them...huh??? What about the people holding bake sales to help a child in the neighborhood get a heart transplant.\nI could go on an on....rant rant.
246967
Pancakes... ah how nice it is to be upper middle class, but maybe you should turn off the TV all together and visit some of our poor communities.... only the rich come here to get health care... the poor in the country can't afford it... just because they aren't the brightest, doesn't mean they shouldn't get health care...\n\nsimple answer to your question is greed... the sin of greed is very acceptable to our "moral conservatives," in fact it's encouraged...
477459
WE JUST NEED TO CUT OUT ALL GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS, AND MAKE PEOPLE START WORKING FOR THEIR MONEY, INSURANCE, AND FOOD.  I HAVE TO WORK EVERYDAY, MY PARENTS STILL DO, MY GRANDPARENTS DID.  WE ARE AVERAGE MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY AND I THINK ITS UNFAIR THAT WE HAVE HAD TO WORK HARD OUR ENTIRE LIVES AND HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING FOR FREE. WHERE AS MEXICANS AND ANYONE ELSE ON WELFARE, MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, WIC ETC. DO NOTHING!!!  CUT IT ALL OUT EXCEPT GIVE IT TO THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED AND THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED.  PEOPLE ARE TOO DAMN LAZY NOW A DAYS, IF YOU CAN GET SOMETHING FOR FREE WOULD YOU WORK??
366197
CANADA!!!! FREE HEALTH CARE WOOT WOOT!
220301
First, let's agree on two indisputable facts:\n1. The US Government has a constitutional duty of the defense of the country.\n2. It has no constitutional authority to take public monies for charitable spending.\n\nHow much is too much? That's a good question. What is our role in the world, and what should our role be? \n\nShould we have a military that can offer protection to threatened and invaded people around the world, or to hell with all of them, as the rest of the world feels?\n\nBut, if you're not spending it on the military, why should it be pissed away on useless, unconstitutional programs that never work?
199967
There protesting but yet Americans taxes go to give these "illegals" free health care. These "illegals" are just trying to change America to there liking.\n\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com/
68995
I think "writer" was on the right track...\n\nToo many people drawing social security, too few paying in.\n\nToo many people with a lower tax base, therefore, less income tax being paid into our system.\n\nToo many people using community "help" centers, ie, food banks, energy assistance, etc, with again, too few people donating to these centers.\n\nShortages in immunizations, like the flu shot shortage we just went through...(usually recommended for the very young & the elderly)\n\n(Yeah, most of these I think are financial burdens, it does seem that most of these could have been planned ahead for if we had only done it...)
202749
food for the poor?  maybe the poor should stop being lazy sons of bitches and stop taking my money.\n\nequal rights for all?  should be equal rights for peole who actually matter in society.
675197
Absolutely not.  Our health care system is a mess, it's true, but I think the best way to fix it is with less government intervention, not more.  You see, as with everything else, you tend to get all the best and most expensive stuff you can when someone else is paying the bill.  Well, if the government is paying the bill, that really means the taxpayers.  It's not fair for healthy people to have their tax burden substantially raised because some others can't or won't take care of themselves.  Which leads to a related point:  If you're paying your own bill, you're more likely to take good care of yourself, so you don't end up paying more than you absolutely have to.
488460
Yes, let's create a branch of government for everyone.  Let's not fix the issue on our own, such as where we spend our money or who we vote for.  It's probably best if we just create more government to solve all of our problems.