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ordinaryperson on May 2, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: Both in rich and poor countries, universal health ...

Sure. But what if the costs keep skyrocketing? Say you pay 50% in taxes now -- you cool with 70%? 80%?

Presumably there's a limit to what you're willing to pay.

I am in favor of higher taxes but it's impractical to assume just paying for universal health care at all costs is a viable strategy.

shin_lao on May 5, 2018 [–]

In the US we pay more for less. Our system is nonsensical. Whether it's tax or premiums, doesn't matter, the overall cost is crazy, the system is unfair, and the final quality is low. Just look at life expectancy.

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