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Originally Posted by jamiefrost
Talk about hypocrisy,
You give am looking an example of how our government 'causes' someone's death.
How many people die in the US due to lack of basic health care.
How many people die in the US because they can't afford prescribed medicine.
How many people are bankrupt in the US after having treatment.
You say this government only looks after the rich and then offer up the US as a shining example.
REALLY, NO REALLY!
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I don't wish to argue with someone who doesn't read posts correctly. I actually commented on a post from someone who liked America. I said I love the country and I do. I didn't offer up America as a comparison in any way shape or form so please get your facts right before you comment. If I recall, you made a stupid comment in the first instance which I don't think was in any way relevant to the topic being discussed. You have taken everything out of context. I recall you referring to Americans as yokels, it is very derogatory. I assume you don't like America. You certainly don't sound as if you have ever actually been there!
.. and by the way, if you don't have money, your basic human rights entitle you to healthcare in the USA. You will not be turned away in an emergency. There is Obamacare and the marketplace to shop for your insurance. You pay a level of insurance dependent upon your earnings. Some hospitals write off bills if there is no way the patient can afford to pay. Hospitals make financial arrangements with patients to pay up their bills over a period of time. Companies provide jobs with health insurance. Pensioners are provided with medicaid and medicare when they retire.
Federal and income taxes etc. are cheaper in the US than here as is nearly everything else. You have more free income than you do in the UK. In effect what you pay for your medical insurance is what is deducted directly from your salary in the UK from your National Insurance so many people have a little more free income in the good old US than they do in the UK. .. .. and the lifestyle is great!
I would certainly pay for my healthcare as I know I would get quality treatment. I would choose my doctor/surgeon if I needed treatment. I would not have to lie in a hospital corridor waiting to be seen. I wouldn't have to wait 2 weeks to see a doctor. I wouldn't end up committing suicide because I cannot get treatment for mental health issues. I wouldn't die of cervical cancer because I can't get a screening until I am over 25 or bowel cancer until I am 55. I am not downing the NHS as on the whole they do a great job but unfortunately, services are at breaking point in some areas and it will only continue to get worse.
There are advantages and disadvantages in both systems.
If you are going to quote me, please put the quote in your message so that I know what you are talking about!
.. and yes I will stick by my point that people commit suicide and/or lose their life due to the inadequacies and cutbacks made by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you did your research on this subject, you would have an idea of what is actually happening in the country. I have provided you with some examples to start with as you obviously cannot be bothered to research anything yourself.
http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com...ated-suicides/
https://www.rt.com/uk/316524-dwp-bla...bled-reporter/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/...r-benefits-cut
This is about the EU and our government, not about America so I hope this answers your questions. If there is any other information you require, best you research it.
Have a wonderful evening.
