First I ask if you deny that this is socialism. I don't know if by quoting it, you are mocking Republicans or if you are admitting it is. In either case:
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Originally Posted by Gotno Gizmo
All I can see is a huge sector of American society, who having worked hard to achieve a lifestyle that enables them to pay their high medical insurance premiums ..., [who] do not wish to part with another cent that may go towards subsidising another's health care.
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From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.
- Karl Marx, one of the founders of Marxism. Marxism - part of communism. Communism - part of socialism.
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See how it all rolls up?
Now. You admit that the USA is one of the richest countries in the world. Can it not be argued that it got that way by being a leader of capitalism? By allowing a person to live his or her own life without being dependent on anyone else (and vice versa)?
What part of Christianity states that you must pay for someone else who is lazy enough to do it themselves? Keep in mind, we are talking top of the house here. This is all related to people on "aid". People who feel they are entitled to be paid for sitting at home. The last hurdle of that is the high cost of medical care. So, how about a job? Doesn't pay enough? How about a loan? Won't work? How about 2 jobs? Still nope? How about cutting back on expenses? Nah, I'll just have my "Christian" neighbor cover it, because he can.
You talk about people dieing. Thats just something to say to make an arguement. Yes, people die. Yes, they could have gotten treatment. Why is that my problem? (Remember what I said earlier about living my life ....) Why don't you Democrats (socialists) create an opt-in option for covering other people? So then you could pay extra taxes to save a few lives? Why don't you create a website where people who need help, go online and ask for it? Then you could be a lifelong subscriber.
Let me ask you something. When is the last time you have gone to a hospital and went around to the patients and asked if they needed help covering their bill? Try it today. Set aside $100 per week for aiding others. Let me know how it worked out.
Finally, there are multiple topics on this, so i envision a lot of things to be repeated.