Comments | bxiie: Government As Parent

bxiie

Government As Parent

Aug 19, 2009 13:45

After much thought, I've decided that the best thing is just to totally put my life into the hands of our benevolent government. Cradle-to-grave, they are the best determiner of everything. How should I be educated? What is important to study? Should I vaccinate? Am I worth having my knee replaced? Do I deserve cardiac or cancer drugs ( Read more... )

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bistet August 19 2009, 19:28:17 UTC

literal LOL

eloquentwthrage August 19 2009, 19:31:13 UTC

How do you feel about a story like this?

bxiie August 19 2009, 20:06:28 UTC

I think it is anecdotal... Not to mention condescending and rude ( ... )

peregrin8 August 19 2009, 20:10:43 UTC

At no time did I ever see the sheets changed on the hospital or ambulance cots between patients

Awwwww.

bxiie August 19 2009, 20:11:18 UTC

Also, of course, the poster is a little short-sighted if they think their care is free. I do not know what percentage of a Canadian's income goes to taxes but I would wonder how the difference would stack up against the premiums that I currently pay.

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readherring August 20 2009, 14:57:26 UTC

Hiya ( ... )

bxiie August 20 2009, 18:09:06 UTC

1. I have no opinion on this ( ... )

in short geckospot August 20 2009, 18:32:39 UTC

There has to be some balance but rushing for reform needs to stop. At the same time, we don't need to totally reinvent the wheel but there are some huge problems that need to be resolved.

Re: in short rozebud August 20 2009, 18:54:41 UTC

I just want to say that having geckospot say "in short" makes me *snerk*. That is all.

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