Re: a dumb query? pls humor me
Ron Johnson wrote:
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> On 03/07/07 12:22, Paul Johnson wrote:
>> Steve Lamb wrote:
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>>> Paul Johnson wrote:
>>>> s. keeling wrote:
>>>>> This is a ridiculous statement. I've met a few who did. All
>>>>> Canadians, regardless of their position in the scheme of things have
>>>>> two choices: accept what you're offered by those in control, or cross
>>>>> the border and pay for it and get it, for a price. Here, paying more
>>>>> to get it is considered "two tiered healthcare", and "queue jumping."
>>>> At least Canadians have that option. If you're American, whether or
>>>> not you can afford it, it's only available for a price.
>>> *snicker* So, Paul, tell me... what will happen to the Canadian's
>>> choice if America goes socialized as well? I mean you just said it's a
>>> good thing they have a choice. If we remove that choice then they would
>>> be worse off, no?
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>> That's a leap of logic. More likely it will inspire Health Canada to
>> offer those services suddenly in demand.
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> Why should it. What does it gain them?
Why shouldn't they? How is "don't get that sick" a healthplan, outside of
some neoconservative crackpipe dream?
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