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> free healthcare

> earn 40k/yr

> get taxed 30% on it



> get taxes 30% on it

As opposed to paying more out of pocket or getting denied a claim? No thank you.


As opposed to paying the same rate and still not having functioning health care. Hello from Quebec, Canada,


> As opposed to paying the same rate and still not having functioning health care. Hello from Quebec, Canada

What do you mean "as opposed to"—that's exactly where the entire US is at.


As opposed to France, where taxes are high, but health care functions and life expectancy is five years higher than in the US.


See, that would make a good comparison.


can bike to work without being run down by a 10 ft high pickup truck, I dunno sign me up maybe


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If we redefine words to have no meaning, then there is no such thing as words with meaning, yes.


Which is why I prefer to differentiate them as taxpayer-funded versus employer-subsidized health care


pointless pedantry

"free" means "no payment is due for medical care, regardless of how extensive the care"




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