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So, you will turn down Medicare when it comes time that you can utilize it?

Ideally, we wouldn't need insurance "middleware" of any kind, but when you need some expensive care like a CAT scan or open heart surgery, the expertise and equipment required is simply too expensive for most people to afford without some sort of insurance coverage.

I agree that the government often mismanages large programs such as these, however, other countries with national health care tend to be more satisfied with their health care than Americans. [0]

[0] http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2009/0...




> So, you will turn down Medicare when it comes time that you can utilize it?

No, and I feel morally justified because I've more than paid into it with taxes. The healthcare isn't free. You just get to pick who pays for it.

Insurance as a way to reduce risk is a great idea. Doesn't mean the government has to do it, though.




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