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[maks]

but access to free or at the very least affordable health care ought to be a basic right in any civilized society

It already is in America. The majority of states have their own programs in place to provide medical care to people who can't afford it. Also, most major cities have free clinics.

It already is in America. The majority of states have their own programs in place to provide medical care to people who can't afford it. Also, most major cities have free clinics.

It's not about being able to afford it or not, it's about being able to afford it without rendering yourself destitute in the process. People shouldn't have to sacrifice their economic stability to ensure that they don't die from an unforeseen illness.

[maks]

It's not about being able to afford it or not, it's about being able to afford it without rendering yourself destitute in the process. People shouldn't have to sacrifice their economic stability to ensure that they don't die from an unforeseen illness.

In a perfect world they wouldn't have to, I just don't see why this is the government's responsibility. How many aspects of our life are we going to put them in charge of? What's next, federally mandated cell phones? After all, people shouldn't have to sacrifice their economic stability to ensure they're not murdered on the street because they had no way of calling 911, right?