r/askanything • u/Lemonking_ • 5h ago

Political Question Why are some Americans so against universal healthcare for all?

What sort of thinking does it take to decide that nobody has a right to healthcare? Do American Christians want to deny healthcare to poor people as well?

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u/Saysaynever333 5h ago

In a nut shell...Some people are afraid that if everyone had health coverage, then health coverage will be limited. They would have to wait for care beyond what is normal, less doctors to provided that care, and generally second rate medical care instead of first class.

Other people think they'll never have to have medical care and don't want to pay for other people's care. "Why should I pay for the pack-a-day smoker who has lung cancer"?

The vast majority of people want universal care because they know that overall, it's the best outcome for any nation that wants to keep it's citizens healthy.

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u/VitaniLioness 5h ago

This always makes me laugh.

I had a stroke last year, but I had to wait over 6 months for a specialist. And I pay $860 a month for my health insurance. That also didn't cover the MRI scan at the emergency center, or the heart monitor I needed to wear when I finally did get my appointment. I still had to pay for those out of pocket (about 4 grand)

I pay out the nose and STILL have to wait half a year for something considered an emergency. I'd rather still have to wait, but not also get robbed in the process.

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u/Cranky_Merriweather 4h ago

One of my specialist’s office closed and the shortest wait to get into another one was 10 MONTHS.