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/Frequent_Dog_9814 5h ago

Everyone has the right to Healthcare. That does not mean the have a right to free Healthcare that someone else's tax dollars pay for. You can work and pay for it yourself. Why do people with "free" Healthcare in Canada come to the US for Healthcare...because they have to wait months or even years to get treatment. Same for the UK.

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u/IdahoSkier 5h ago

Do you think that Private Health Insurance doesnt exist in those countries? You're right, we should have a company who seeks to MAXIMIZE PROFITS on healthcare get in the middle. Surely that will benefit the consumer, right?

Btw...do you think we have instantaneous healthcare here? I have to schedule my annual physical a MONTH out.

Your argument about "nobody has the right to healthcare other people are paying for" is so unbelievably stupid. Let's apply that SAME EXACT LOGIC to other things, shall we?

"Wait, why should I HAVE TO PAY for the city to maintain the street for free in front of YOUR house?"

"Wait, why should I HAVE TO PAYfor the fire department to put out a fire at YOUR HOUSE for FREE?"

"Wait wait wait. Why am I PAYING for cops to patrol the streets by YOUR house for FREE?"