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In response to "I think the best argument I've heard for universal health care (and I'd like ST to analyze it for holes) is that it makes for a more efficient labor " by ty97

It's a valid point, but hardly the best argument. The best argument is that everyone gets the health care they need, rather than only the lucky people -- nm

Posted by mara Jun 28 '12, 10:44

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Ah, the lucky. We should raise taxes on 4-leaf clovers and rabbit feet. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jun 28, 10:54
People fundamentally disagree on that reasoning though. I don't see how anyone could disagree with the economic argument (if it holds) -- nm - ty97 Jun 28, 10:47 9
- I don't buy it. Health care is key, but people wouldn't job switch just because it's there. Current COBRA rules already make job swithing possible. - musubi Jun 28, 10:48 8
  - I don't leave my job because COBRA *sucks* and is insanely expensive. -- nm - JaxSean Jun 28, 10:50 6
    - If you had another job lined up, you wouln't switch? Despite COBRA covering you in the interim? - musubi Jun 28, 10:53
    - you mean 800 bucks a month for your own insurance is expensive? - groiny Jun 28, 10:51 4
      - And you're unemployed. -- nm - JaxSean Jun 28, 10:52 3
        
        But that's why you don't *QUIT*, not why you won't switch to a better suited job. (nm) - musubi Jun 28, 10:53 1
        
        Ok, but then you still usually have to wait a month (or 2) for the new insurance to kick in. - JaxSean Jun 28, 10:55
        
        well, assume, like me, your spouse works but has no insurance through work. - groiny Jun 28, 10:53
  - Ah, I forgot about COBRA. Now I know. ...and knowing is half the battle. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jun 28, 10:50
I agree with this. The economic arguement isn't job-switching, but preventative care being more encouraged and thus improving productivity. - musubi Jun 28, 10:46
You're right, mara. -- nm - Don Homer Jun 28, 10:45

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