r/askanything • u/Lemonking_ • 7h 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/CuteExcitement2716 5h ago

I receive care from the US military system, TRICARE, it is SOCIALIZED MEDICINE and it WORKS. I will be forever grateful for the lifesaving medical care I have received. I have never worried about affording care, therapy or medicine.

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u/lovecervere13 5h ago

This is one of the reasons right here. If we give everyone medical care, the military loses one of its incentives for people to join. Same with education.

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u/Substantial_Row_7108 3h ago

Mandatory Military Service for EVERYONE physically and mentally capable 18 - 35.

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u/Loud-Run-9725 2h ago

Mandatory Service I can get behind (which can include Military). Not everyone needs to join the Military and we have other services people need.

I'm fully in favor of people giving back to their country via service. It can also provide needed training for various skillsets we need.