Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Universal healthcare

Seems like there is a push for some sort of universal health care. Europe does it why can't we? Thats the refrain. My question is this: Why should I pay for your healthcare. I run, I keep myself in good shape, my BMI is reasonable, I watch what I eat, I don't smoke and generally have a pretty healthy lifestyle. Why should I pay for the person who is 50 to 100 pounds overweight and can't even walk down the block without nearly having a coronary. Why should I pay for the chain smoker whose idea of recreation is to have a six pack with his pizza as he watches a ball game. Isn't that a bit ridiculous? Obesity is rampant. Look around you with a careful eye. You will be surprised how many unhealthy people are out there. Most of these are unhealthy because of lifestyle choices. Unhealthy because of no self control or self discipline. Why should I pay for their health care? Okay, the little babies born with birth defects and similar cases. I am alright with that but not the man or woman who acquired their health problems because of poor choices. I would say this. If there is universal health care then those whose BMI is under 20 get a tax break. Those with BMIs over 25 pay extra. Maybe then I would be more open to the idea.

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