Do you think the US should have free halth care for 10% of your paycheck?

Do you think if the government takes 10% more off your paycheck (more for the richer people) for Free health care you would like it? Do you tihnk they shoudl do this, or do you think its cheaper to buy a healthcare that doesnt have 100% full coverage. Unlike the US plan for 100% Free coverage (includes pills, injections, exams, operations etc.)

I really think the govt should stay out of my health care issues . I have a plan and I also don't want to pay for someone elses health care because the govt thinks it is a good thing to do.

I'm Kinda conflicted... I'm all for the government taking money out of my check for health care but... the thought of some lazy ass with 20 kids taking that money pisses me off.:evil:

Yay communism! We get lame jokes for the U.S. now. "In United States, you don't pick clothes, clothes pick you." :D /sarcasm ... :|

umm no, but hey that's already the plan they have for the health care plan so whatever floats your boat. ferrari2001

If we have to pay the taxes which, in turn, pay for the health care is it really free?

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]umm no, but hey that's already the plan they have for the health care plan so whatever floats your boat. psychobrew

No way. They already take, what %30 out of our paychecks aready?enterawesome

Don't forget all the huge sales taxes in each state. 9.5% here

[QUOTE="enterawesome"]No way. They already take, what %30 out of our paychecks aready?Akawoa

Don't forget all the huge sales taxes in each state. 9.5% here

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[QUOTE="enterawesome"]No way. They already take, what %30 out of our paychecks aready?ferrari2001

Don't forget all the huge sales taxes in each state. 9.5% here

Lucky!

I really think the govt should stay out of my health care issues . I have a plan and I also don't want to pay for someone elses health care because the govt thinks it is a good thing to do.

corwinn01

Even if it costs you less money?

Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.

free health care only works in a perfect world.

The entire idea they have is totally bogus. I get full coverage and even dental for $42 a month. I end up paying more into FICA and FICA2 (social security and medicare, respectively) than I do for my OWN health care. Totally bogus.

Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.FlyingArmbar

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I really think the govt should stay out of my health care issues . I have a plan and I also don't want to pay for someone elses health care because the govt thinks it is a good thing to do.

FlyingArmbar

Even if it costs you less money?

Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.

It will cost someone else money one way or another why should they pay for my health care.

Kk what about 5%

There need to be more tiny little taxes set into special accounts so that when something goes awry, the money is there when you need it.

I already get free healthcare (in the U.S.) because my mom is a nurse. So...no, I don't agree with that.

No they should just give it to people who cant afford it. One thing I learned that is interesting is that about 12 million of the 30 million people who don't have insurance can afford it but don't get it for one reason or another.

The entire idea they have is totally bogus. I get full coverage and even dental for $42 a month. I end up paying more into FICA and FICA2 (social security and medicare, respectively) than I do for my OWN health care. Totally bogus.

grenadexjumpr

And I imagine your employer pays the vast majority of your bills. How about deductibles? Have you ever had to use it for something expensive enough that the insurance company would prefer not to pay you and look for a loophole in your agreement to that effect?

If you were going it alone, you'd pay a heck of a lot more than $42/month. Medical alone is thousands of dollars a year for a single person, and thousands more for a family. I'm not sure we want to live in a society where people are essentially forced to work for corporations because they need the health coverage. It puts an enormous damper on entrepreneurs, and it would be death for a lot of jobs that do not have a corporate basis.

No, I most certainly do not. [QUOTE="FlyingArmbar"]Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.LukeAF24

I already get free healthcare (in the U.S.) because my mom is a nurse. So...no, I don't agree with that.

edgewalker16

And this is what it really boils down to. People who already have a free (or at least easy) ride complain about the idea, people who don't love it.

I'm all for free health-care, but not if it means I'm going to end be giving up close to 40-45 percent of my paycheck before I even get it.

Statistically, Americans have better health care then Canada.LukeAF24

If you can afford it, that is.

More than 10% of my check is already taken out for healthcare through work.

I'm all for free health-care, but not if it means I'm going to end be giving up close to 40-45 percent of my paycheck before I even get it.

Buck_Hotep

10% of America's paycheck would not cover all of its healthcare costs.

"Free" healthcare? Uhhh...did you somehow change the laws of the universe or the laws of economics?

[QUOTE="LukeAF24"]No, I most certainly do not. [QUOTE="FlyingArmbar"]Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.EVOLV3

The WHO rankings can't be taken seriously anymore. Try doing some more research please...

We should have free health care but, I doubt it will happen. :(

I say medicare for all. It's unfortunate that single-payer isn't really being considered at the moment.-Sun_Tzu-

Oh it is. The only way that they can get this to pass is if they "promise" that they won't take away private insurance. They know that no one can compete against them though, so eventually, we will get a single-payer system. Obama has stated himself that he's a believer in a single-payer system. But now he's just playing politics.

it sounds easy to say no if you have health care but there are thousands of people who cant afford it and die in emergency rooms because they have no insurance. I wouldn't mind 5% more if it means that everyone gets good healthcare.kingcobrasoccer

People die on waiting lists and from rationing in socialized healthcare. That point is moot. There already is a TON of government involvement in healthcare. Sorry, I don't want them to completely take it over. I want them to get the hell out.

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]I say medicare for all. It's unfortunate that single-payer isn't really being considered at the moment.SpartanMSU

Oh it is. The only way that they can get this to pass is if they "promise" that they won't take away private insurance. They know that no one can compete against them though, so eventually, we will get a single-payer system. Obama has stated himself that he's a believer in a single-payer system. But now he's just playing politics.

[QUOTE="kingcobrasoccer"]it sounds easy to say no if you have health care but there are thousands of people who cant afford it and die in emergency rooms because they have no insurance. I wouldn't mind 5% more if it means that everyone gets good healthcare.SpartanMSU

People die on waiting lists and from rationing in socialized healthcare. That point is moot. There already is a TON of government involvement in healthcare. Sorry, I don't want them to completely take it over. I want them to get the hell out.

[QUOTE="edgewalker16"]

I already get free healthcare (in the U.S.) because my mom is a nurse. So...no, I don't agree with that.

And this is what it really boils down to. People who already have a free (or at least easy) ride complain about the idea, people who don't love it.

No, I most certainly do not. [QUOTE="FlyingArmbar"]Statistically Canadians spend just over 50% of what the average american does on healthcare in a lifetime.LukeAF24

Statistically, most Americans don't go to hospitals so there is always a free spot for the rich.

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it sounds easy to say no if you have health care but there are thousands of people who cant afford it and die in emergency rooms because they have no insurance. I wouldn't mind 5% more if it means that everyone gets good healthcare.kingcobrasoccer

People die on waiting lists and from rationing in socialized healthcare. That point is moot. There already is a TON of government involvement in healthcare. Sorry, I don't want them to completely take it over. I want them to get the hell out.

[QUOTE="LukeAF24"]Statistically, Americans have better health care then Canada.pianist

If you can afford it, that is.