I genuinely don't get this line of thinking. I understand that the US prides itself on individualism, but I can't understand the utter lack of empathy.
I know you're disputing the 'paid $0' part of the OP's comment, however your response comes across as quite glib and seems to imply that the OP genuinely thinks that nobody paid for his care.
Yes people in countries with 'socialised' health care pay for health care that benefits others. Yes this is a good thing.
Let's use Australia as an example of a more empathic way to approach this issue.
Recently there has been a federal budget shortfall. There isn't enough money to pay for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) [1]. Our two major parties both agree that funding should come from a ($350/year) levy.
I'm not disabled. I don't know anyone that is disabled. I'm not rich so $350/year is not pocket change. All considered, I'm still more than happy to pay my share to make disabled people's life easier.
I know you're disputing the 'paid $0' part of the OP's comment, however your response comes across as quite glib and seems to imply that the OP genuinely thinks that nobody paid for his care.
Yes people in countries with 'socialised' health care pay for health care that benefits others. Yes this is a good thing.
Let's use Australia as an example of a more empathic way to approach this issue.
Recently there has been a federal budget shortfall. There isn't enough money to pay for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) [1]. Our two major parties both agree that funding should come from a ($350/year) levy.
I'm not disabled. I don't know anyone that is disabled. I'm not rich so $350/year is not pocket change. All considered, I'm still more than happy to pay my share to make disabled people's life easier.
[1] http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-05/gillard-says-ndis-levy...