View Single Post
Old 07-31-2012, 02:53 AM  
Paul Markham
Too old to care
 
Paul Markham's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws.
Posts: 52,943
Quote:
Originally Posted by kane View Post
This is actually a good point about one of the major issues we are facing as a country. If an employer didn't provide health insurance they might be able to pay more, but even with that extra money most people wouldn't be able to afford the insurance on their own. The out of control upward spiraling cost of health insurance in general in one of those things that is bleeding into all sectors of our economy and life in this country.
Agreed. The cost of Health Care in the US is a prime argument against privatisation. Countries with a Government supplied Health Care system often provide a better system for a lot less money for all citizens..
Paul Markham is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote