Police and fire services are “socialized”, why not health care?
If I call the fire department because my house is on fire, they don’t look up my tax status before they send the truck. “Let me see here, Mrs. Smith, our records show that you were late in your county property tax payment last year, and that’s what funds your local fire department. Sorry, no can do. Get your garden hose out.” “Hmm. Bad guy in your back yard? But I see that you’re newly moved to the area and we can’t verify that you’re a tax-paying resident of Smallsville. The Smallsville police therefore can’t help you. Hope you have a gun. Have a nice day.” We’ve decided that as a society it makes sense to educate ALL children in public school (quality is a whole ‘nother issue), because it’s better than having them run loose on the street. We need an educated population, regardless of their ability to pay. “Sorry, you lost your job, and you’re no longer paying state income tax while you look for a new job. Therefore your children must leave school until you’re employed again. Sorry.”
Related Questions
- I understand the discount applies to uninsured patients for medically necessary health care services. What exactly does that mean?
- What will be the impact of the development on local services like police, fire and utilities such as water and electric service?
- How come Americans don want health care socialized, but don mind police & fire protection being socialized?
