Five Reasons to Oppose Universal Health Care?

...in no particular order:

Reason #1 people are opposed to Universal Health Care (UHC): We Can't Afford It.
Of course, this argument assumes we can afford our current system of Corporate Profit Based Health Care(CPBHC). Insurance premiums have increased over 70% from 2000-2006 while income has increased about 12%. How is this economic model sustainable? Clearly, it is not. It is the reason many Americans are unable to save for retirement, pay their bills, or have any extra cash for other things. The increases in premiums are consuming more and more of our wages each year. It is well documented in numerous studies across varied populations that every nation that has UHC pays less than we do for health care. We know that UNH costs less than CPBHC - so why do people ask if we can afford it?

Reason #2 people are opposed to Universal Health Care (UHC): We Do Not Want Someone Between Us and Our Doctor.
Again, this is based on the false assumption that CPBHC does not put someone between one and ones doctor. The fact is that CPBHC puts an army of regulators between one and ones doctor. There are actuaries who calculate the financial odds of all medical procedures and medications. These bean counters watch the bottom line at all costs. The ultimate goal of most corporations is profit; invest one dollar, expect to get two in return. There is nothing wrong with profit - in most cases. However, in the case of medical care, as in the case of a house on fire, a lost child, a friend lost at sea, the profit model is not appropriate. Yes, with UHC there someone between one and ones doctor, but this person or group is concerned with a fair & efficient appropriation of public funds for all in need. There is no profit motive. It works well in our public schools, roads & highways, fire departments, US Coast Guard and other socialist services we accept in the USA because it is the right thing to do.

Reason #3 people are opposed to Universal Health Care (UHC): "I Know Someone From Europe or Canada who is Not Happy with UHC".
Yes, I am sure there are people with UHC who are not pleased with it and I am certain that there are a number of these who would prefer CBPHC. No system is perfect and we must not allow perfect to be enemy of the good. Once again, this is based on the false assumption that a majority of those with UHC would prefer CBPHC. We all know that the nations with UHC are democracies. Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France and the rest all elect a government that is one of the people's will. Surely, if the majority of any of these nations wanted to switch to our system, they have the means and system to do so - and yet there is no significant movement in any nation with UHC to switch. So, while you may know one person here or there, the huge majority prefers UHC.

Reason #4 people are opposed to Universal Health Care (UHC): I Do Not Want To Be Forced to Pay For Someone Else's Medical Care.
Okay, here we go again. This assumes that we are not already doing that. Why does an aspirin in the hospital cost $10? One reason is that, by law, the hospital cannot refuse emergency treatment to those who cannot pay. They cover this cost by inflating costs to those who can pay. On that note, please know that hospitals can refuse maintenance care to those who cannot pay but not emergency care. It's like not wanting to pay for the oil change of your neighbor's car but willing to pay for a complete engine overhaul. It's madness. Plus, it ignores the fact that we, as citizens of this nation, pay for each others education in public school, roads, military, and the rest of the socialist institutions that make our nation safe and secure.

Reason #5 people are opposed to Universal Health Care (UHC): I Do Not Want The Government Running My Health Care.
This brings to mind the posters of some Tea Party members that read "Take Your Government Hands off my Medicare"! About 40% of Americans are already covered by some form of government health care. If we are lucky enough to reach our retirement years, all of us will be covered by Medicare. Our men & women in the military are covered by government health care, and so on. Then there is the matter that "The Government Can't do Anything Right". This is not true. The government, like private business does many things right and has experienced failure. It was the US Government that discovered the AIDS Virus and put a man on the moon. It was private business that gave us Enron and the Edsel.

So please, reply to this blog if still prefer Corporate Profit Based Health Care and Tell Me Why!