I know I've been ranting against any form of national healthcare. I've been against it because it smells too much like Socialism/Marxism. To me, national healthcare was the first step over the cliff into one (or both) of these forms of government. And, I was against it because the Hildebeast wants it.
So, partly because of what I've seen when living in countries that have this sort of care, I've re-thought this subject. National healthcare is something the U.S. needs. People do not need to be worried about how to pay for treatment or if the doctor is competent. We just have to be concerned with whatever ailment we have.
But, national healthcare can only be successful if it's run correctly. We shouldn't demand that people pay a deductible or premiums. We should not demand people pay for the care if they don't want it. If you work and are an american citizen you should be allowed this necessity. I've seen too many people denied quality care because they didn't have insurance. We should also me free, (like other countries are) to buy private health insurance if we want. England, you can have national care, but you can also buy private insurance. National healthcare shouldn't be the only choice for the country.
We won't have this national health care though because we will have to sacrifice. We won't be caught dead giving something up for "the good of the country." Hell no! Let the government figure that out. Most countries pay for that free health care with a huge sales tax, like 14 to 16 percent. Would you be willing to pay 16 percent of each dollar you spend, instead of the 7 to 9 percent we pay now?
Also, doctors, HMOs and pharmaceutical companies would throw themselves in front of a bus rather than give in to national healthcare. Do you honestly think they will give up those hundreds of thousands of dollars a month salary to be paid what the government will probably pay?
I think not.
So, national healthcare has a long way to go and frankly, I don't see it happening because of these factors I mentioned.
We need it, and I hope the Hildebeast can do it without destroying the democratic system we now enjoy.
I still won't vote for her.
