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Do you think people are really walking around thinking "I don't want health insurance because I prefer being destitute in the event of an injury"?
by asdasfasdfasdf 6y ago
Do you think people are really walking around thinking "I don't want health insurance because I prefer being destitute in the event of an injury"?
- macinjosh 6y agoNo, but there are people who would rather keep more of their paycheck than spend it on premiums or taxes for socialized medicine and take on that risk. Those folks are usually younger people who are more likely to work at these entry level jobs. On the flipside there are people who will risk life and limb doing something unnecessary (skiing, rock climbing, parachuting, etc.) and maybe some of them even feel safer because they know they are insured. Why should we outlaw one form of risk and not another? People take risks. Life is all about risk and choices. I will never believe it is moral to take those choices from anyone.
- asdasfasdfasdf 6y agoThat's complete nonsense. We all take on risk. One could argue driving a car or drinking is more risky than skydiving. When you can't pay for your risk, everyone else does. Do you think the uninsured should be refused medical care when their life is in danger? Do you think it's moral that someone who gets hit by a car is suddenly thrust into bankruptcy?