2367 pts ยท June 21, 2012
You're aware of it. If you're curious, you look for more info and become informed. Suppressing any information is a tough sell for me.
And a few of those are outlawed because they stifle competition. I would point out that state-controlled healthcare is itself a monopoly.
Indeed, monopolies are bad. They prevent competition and deprive consumers of their ability to influence the market to meet their demands.
They pay an insane amount of taxes. But some people will never be satisfied until they're taxed down to the former's level.
I'm agreeing with you. No excuse to not know what a deductible is. They signed the paper. If they don't understand, too bad so sad.
I just don't see how a more informed patient is a bad thing. The more ways they can learn about their options, the better.
Couldn't the doctor tell the patient about the generic drug? What if the doctor, for whatever reason, never brought the drug up at all?
So are you saying you agree or don't agree with my statement?
One of the few uses of taxpayer money I agree with.
Americans would rather their dollars go in their pockets. But giving up a few for death machines is reasonable.
A lower deductible would just translate into a higher premium. The beauty is, YOU choose how much risk to take on with your deductible.
No excuse.
More taxes?
Sounds like if the government let you keep that money, you could find a better way to spend it.
Government controls education. Attendance is mandatory. Comply or face punitive consequences. Cheer up, look how happy everyone here is.
People hate being told what to do, generally speaking. Insurance is voluntary. Government taxes are not.
Good idea. Do you think more or less government involvement will help reduce costs?
Only if it is forced on people. Socialism has its benefits, as insurance shows us.
Are you saying you got better service than the government can provide? How? I suppose next you'll tell me private education is also better.
For as long as there still exists some semblance of a free market...
That's what happens when limited supply has to cope with unlimited demand.
Indeed. I'm curious. In what instances does socialism outperform capitalism in terms of product or service quality, price, and availability?
Nobody here cares to hear about that. They want to believe in their fantasy. You're just getting in their way.
That's too bad. Those commercials help inform patients of their options.
What about insurance?
Probably, given the lack of free market competition and the many layers of government bureaucracy the money has to pass through (and fund).
Maybe somebody should make a system where people voluntarily pool their money in order to hedge against risk.
What about the people who aren't 100% fine with it?
Yes. That's one of the main reasons governments exist. To protect citizens from external threats, enforce laws, and defend their rights.
I think most people in general would like their money to go into their wallet for them to do with as they please.
You're aware of it. If you're curious, you look for more info and become informed. Suppressing any information is a tough sell for me.
And a few of those are outlawed because they stifle competition. I would point out that state-controlled healthcare is itself a monopoly.
Indeed, monopolies are bad. They prevent competition and deprive consumers of their ability to influence the market to meet their demands.
They pay an insane amount of taxes. But some people will never be satisfied until they're taxed down to the former's level.
I'm agreeing with you. No excuse to not know what a deductible is. They signed the paper. If they don't understand, too bad so sad.
I just don't see how a more informed patient is a bad thing. The more ways they can learn about their options, the better.
Couldn't the doctor tell the patient about the generic drug? What if the doctor, for whatever reason, never brought the drug up at all?
So are you saying you agree or don't agree with my statement?
One of the few uses of taxpayer money I agree with.
Americans would rather their dollars go in their pockets. But giving up a few for death machines is reasonable.
A lower deductible would just translate into a higher premium. The beauty is, YOU choose how much risk to take on with your deductible.
No excuse.
More taxes?
Sounds like if the government let you keep that money, you could find a better way to spend it.
Government controls education. Attendance is mandatory. Comply or face punitive consequences. Cheer up, look how happy everyone here is.
People hate being told what to do, generally speaking. Insurance is voluntary. Government taxes are not.
Good idea. Do you think more or less government involvement will help reduce costs?
Only if it is forced on people. Socialism has its benefits, as insurance shows us.
Are you saying you got better service than the government can provide? How? I suppose next you'll tell me private education is also better.
For as long as there still exists some semblance of a free market...
That's what happens when limited supply has to cope with unlimited demand.
Indeed. I'm curious. In what instances does socialism outperform capitalism in terms of product or service quality, price, and availability?
Nobody here cares to hear about that. They want to believe in their fantasy. You're just getting in their way.
That's too bad. Those commercials help inform patients of their options.
What about insurance?
Probably, given the lack of free market competition and the many layers of government bureaucracy the money has to pass through (and fund).
Maybe somebody should make a system where people voluntarily pool their money in order to hedge against risk.
What about the people who aren't 100% fine with it?
Yes. That's one of the main reasons governments exist. To protect citizens from external threats, enforce laws, and defend their rights.
I think most people in general would like their money to go into their wallet for them to do with as they please.