No, Dr's worked for free because there was no money left, thanks to our US goverment here. You should look into early 20TH century american politics. Look at the institutions and comunities that pulled together.
They did not rely on the government, the government collapsed, don't you get it?. We are in the same position now, so if you want to really help people, then they have to be able to help themselves.
If the government happens to do a repete of what happened here in the 20'S, what the hell! will happen to the people do now?. They can't take care of themselves and rely on the government for everything.
There is a reason the Torries moved to the north
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