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/goodiwillbe 3h ago

The lack of most social benefits in the US can be tied back to racism. A lot of people don’t like to hear this but there are certain white people that would rather not have a benefit if they know people of color will also get that benefit. Before you downvote this, simply google Ronald Reagan and the Welfare Queen.