• Monument@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 month ago

    So are the old, children, and anyone not within the “best for capitalism” bell curve (which I just made up, but you get the sentiment).

    That’s basically a pro-capitalist argument used to justify a system which should not exist in the first place.
    If we’re discussing our thoughts of what should be, then I believe healthcare should be a function of government and a human right.

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      1 month ago

      I agree. But weight is a health issue. So providing them health care equally to all other citizens is very different than altering society to accommodate them unduly. If we’re using airplanes as an example, we shouldn’t put “fat rows” into airplanes any more than we should bring back ashtrays on airplanes.

      Supporting something as a health issue, and catering to it, are two very different things.

      It’s sad that we live in a world where the old show “scared straight” would get sued because it was hurting the kids 'fee-fees. The health care system can’t tell them they’re obese and have to do something about it because it makes them feel bad…fuck that.

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      1 month ago

      Even with universal nationalized healthcare, in a non capitalist place, the cost is still happening