Tim, I'd have to disagree with you 100%. I think that a Nation style Health Service is the sign of advanced civilisation - but then again I am a Socialist! It's one of the things I don't have a problem paying tax for. I am comforted by the idea that, as I grow older, that my health needs are already covered by my own contributions over the years and those of others.
Tim, I agree that governments role should be limited. We just disagree at which level this should be set. I believe that the general health of its citizens *is* most definitely a government responsibility. I believe that the role of government is to create the best conditions within its borders to allow its residents to flourish. To do this the state should provide a basic barrier - a safety net - below which people cannot fall. This includes basic health care. Where possible more than basic levels of care in all senses of the word should be provided for all - regardless of ability (or inability) to pay.
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hahaha... sigh.... no such prescription, i'm afraid...
...and it's a REALLY old cartoon too!
Tim, I'd have to disagree with you 100%. I think that a Nation style Health Service is the sign of advanced civilisation - but then again I am a Socialist! It's one of the things I don't have a problem paying tax for. I am comforted by the idea that, as I grow older, that my health needs are already covered by my own contributions over the years and those of others.
Tim, I agree that governments role should be limited. We just disagree at which level this should be set. I believe that the general health of its citizens *is* most definitely a government responsibility. I believe that the role of government is to create the best conditions within its borders to allow its residents to flourish. To do this the state should provide a basic barrier - a safety net - below which people cannot fall. This includes basic health care. Where possible more than basic levels of care in all senses of the word should be provided for all - regardless of ability (or inability) to pay.
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