Reply #29: And what happens to a person whose paycheck barely covers housing and food?

[dflprincess]

Too bad for them?

It isn't always an issue of risk sometimes things just go wrong. An expectant mother who has done everything by the book during her pregnancy can have expensive complications at delivery. An infant can be born with problems even though its mother did everything right. You can get bitten by a mosquito and get Lyme's Disease. You shouldn't have to go bankrupt to cover medical bills.

A healthier population does benefit everyone as does living in a "we" as opposed to a "me" society.

I find your attitude curious given the comment you have on your profile "A citizen has the courage to make humanity's well-being his personal responsibility." Isn't healthcare part of humanity's well-being?