Quote Originally Posted by Atlanteax View Post
Why can we not allow people the *choice* of forgoing insurance, and paying it when the occasion presents itself, as Johnny-Five has outlined?

In the meantime, why can we not allow people, *who made said choice*, but are unable to afford the requisite healthcare because of no insurance, to die from being ill/sick?

It is the fixation on "life is precious" that has gotten us into this problem of skyrocketing healthcare costs.

When we reach the point with our dogs/cats/etc becoming too old and/or prone to poor health, we let them go ("it costs too much for little improvement" & "poor quality of life" being prevalent reasons in doing so).

We need to embrace the same approach with humanity.
Hey, It worked in Logan's Run right?

Seriously though, you are not the only person here who has expressed this desire. I encourage you to push this agenda and try to get it as a part of the next election. Until you guys get the country to the point that we're willing to let folks die in the streets you're never going to win this argument. On a side note; this will create a great opportunity for us to have our own American version of Mother Theresa!