It seems this has been one story I've been neglecting in my blogs. Which is strange, because it's an issue I have strong opinions about. So, without further delay, here's where I stand on government-run healthcare.
First of all, let's get one thing straight right away...
Healthcare IS NOT a "right". A right involves an individual freely living as they choose, without imposing upon any others' ability to do the same. Living healthily is a right. Even seeking medical treatment is a right. Forcing others to pay for it, isn't. Neither is dictating to a physician how much the can/should charge for their time, skills, education and abilities. You have the right to take care of yourself and your family. You do not have the right to force others to.
There is absolutely nothing (despite what the Supreme Court may have ruled) that guarantees anyone the "right" to healthcare in our Constitution. There is nothing in there that grants the government authority over it, or compels me to either pay for it, or pay a fine (tax).
If you don't like/can't afford what a doctor charges, don't use them. Either they're worth their fees, or they'll be forced to change due to lack of patients.
Besides, how would you like it, if whatever job you had, the government capped how much you made? If no matter how skilled you may be (how much better than your competitors), you were only permitted to earn a fraction of your current wage?
When you allow the politicians and insurance companies to dictate the cost and quality of care, you devalue human life, and the reasons people go into medicine.
If the Left is allowed to get their single-payer/Socialized medicine, our healthcare will truly fall to third-world levels. It will take away any incentive for people with any real ability to become doctors. If they can make more money, being an auto mechanic, why would they bother going to med school? All we'll be left with, are the C and D grade level students.
If I see a doctor that drives a Ferrari, I'm fine with that. Because it tells me, they're obviously skilled enough to be able to afford it. I certainly wouldn't want to see the one who has to take the bus to work everyday.
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