08-11-2020, 04:46 AM
Whoa, that escalated quickly 
It's important to recognize that universal healthcare that works in other countries is not an easy transplant into the United States, which contains a very different, complex, and significantly more dynamic healthcare system.
Universal healthcare needs to be paid for. The trillions on US covid stimulus needs to be paid for. The social security system (that's projected to be underfunded in less than fifteen years, and rapidly accelerating due to the virus) needs to be paid for. Free college for all needs to be paid for. Universal pre-k needs to be paid for. All these are worthy, virtuous, and worthwhile goals to explore. It's easy to wish for things like universal healthcare, peace on earth, and goodwill towards men, but someone - somewhere - needs to fund these important initiatives. There comes a time when our prioritization as citizens exceeds our national budget, and we need to make tough decisions.
I want to reiterate that I know I staked out a contentious point. I'm genuinely not trying to be unkind. But it's important - from a third-party, objective stance - that there comes a point when economic realities will force us to make decisions on how much healthcare we provide and when.
It's important to recognize that universal healthcare that works in other countries is not an easy transplant into the United States, which contains a very different, complex, and significantly more dynamic healthcare system.
Universal healthcare needs to be paid for. The trillions on US covid stimulus needs to be paid for. The social security system (that's projected to be underfunded in less than fifteen years, and rapidly accelerating due to the virus) needs to be paid for. Free college for all needs to be paid for. Universal pre-k needs to be paid for. All these are worthy, virtuous, and worthwhile goals to explore. It's easy to wish for things like universal healthcare, peace on earth, and goodwill towards men, but someone - somewhere - needs to fund these important initiatives. There comes a time when our prioritization as citizens exceeds our national budget, and we need to make tough decisions.
I want to reiterate that I know I staked out a contentious point. I'm genuinely not trying to be unkind. But it's important - from a third-party, objective stance - that there comes a point when economic realities will force us to make decisions on how much healthcare we provide and when.
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