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Originally Posted by Ea
I don't quite understand you. Basically you are saying that yes, it is written into your bill of rights that you should fear a 200 year old - and out-dated - form of government because this is the kind of government you could get.
And honestly, you sound as if you're talking down to me as well. I am quite plainly bewildered. I my view, basic and preventive healthcare helps not only the ones recieving it, but one's country, people and nation as whole, as it as an entity stays healthier and more competitive.
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first off, I do not intend to be talking down to you at all. I may be a little impassioned about the topic, and if it comes off as demeaning, I am sorry.
200 years is an extremely short time in the scheme of things. perhaps our memories are long, perhaps we hold dear the addage of "never forget lest history repeat itself". our forefathers learned hard, very hard lessons and left us strict instructions as to their view/concept of government. we simply do not become complacent in the governance of ourselves.
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Originally Posted by Good Old Neon
I have great respect for Jefferson, but he was a slave owner, so I guess he would know a thing or two about profiting from the labor of others.
But that is beside the point, the overwhelming majority of people covered under a government plan would be paying taxes into the plan. You, among others, seem to have it backwards, as if a few folk would fund it, while everyone else just sort of sits around doing nothing. Will some people who do not contribute taxes benefit, absolutely, but they represent a small minority – I can deal with that.
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while Jefferson did indeed own slaves, it is an issue he struggled with constantly. he did not like it, but at the time it was not only commonplace, but simply the way the economy functioned. large property owners could not succeed without utilizing slave labor. I am in no way excusing the practice, simply sharing the reality check of the day