[geeks] Discuss this quote...

[Phil Stracchino]

Jonathan C. Patschke wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Aug 2007, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
>> Sure, one day you will need it. Then it will be imposible to buy it
>> and you will be faced with a choice of selling EVERYTHING you own to
>> pay your medical bills or living (as long as you can) with whatever
>> condition you have.
> 
> Insurance isn't what's needed then.  Affordable healthcare is, and
> insurance providers survive by inhibiting that (many of the largest
> regional hospital chains also happen to be owned[0 by HMOs).

This is starting to hit at the core of the problem:  Healthcare for
profit.  It may just me, but I personally think there should be a law
requiring ALL healthcare operations to be not-for-profit entities.  One
should not profit from the injuries, sickness and death of others.


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