Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Socialized medicine at its best

When I argue with people about socialized medicine, the one thing they never seem to consider is what it means for individual lifestyle choices. If the government provides your care, what prevents them from demanding you take what they consider "healthy lifestyles?" Isn't it scary that they can actually withhold medical service until you do what they tell you too. Where's the choice?

This discussion is an excellent one on the topic, regarding how Britain's system has already shown us what might happen.

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