Thread: What do you think will happen when...

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Huh?

You seem to make the assumption that the majority of instances where people need medical care is some crapshoot with bad outcomes. Only a tiny percentage is in this category. Most folks go to a doctor for a problem and it is taken care of and they fully recover or if its a pain or disabling condition they receive treatment which allows them to function in comfort.

You have this general fear of Government and you are transposing that to specific instances where you are unwilling to consider government can do a good job. On the other hand you seem to think the health Insurance Industry is the way to go when the system which they control is falling down around us. yea I know you don't think that's the case. All I know is the checks I write each month keep going up at an alarming rate and the plan keeps shrinking.

Actually most folks go to a doctor, or the ER, with complaints of self resolving conditions such as headache, backache, colds, and flu where medical treatment is usually not necessary. Don't know the current numbers, but this is a huge waste of time and money.

BTW, I don't have a general fear of government. My fear in regards to government is very specific.

Just wondering about all those who do not use medical services due to religious or personal belief, and possibly do not want health care insurance.

As a former alternative health care provider, I know that there are many who shun allopathic medicine in favor of alternative methods. There may even be some who just don't want to bother with medicine. Maybe they just accept that when it's time to go, it's time to go.

Should the Baucus bill pass mandating all Americans purchase health care insurance, how will those individuals be handled? Will they too be forced to pay or be fined? Or will there be some exemption?

Originally Posted by honedright

Should the Baucus bill pass mandating all Americans purchase health care insurance, how will those individuals be handled? Will they too be forced to pay or be fined? Or will there be some exemption?

Are they paying (as a form of taxes) for all the other services provided by state? Fire depts, schools, police, military, etc etc. If not, then they will find a cause to stay as a freeriders and not pay for their medical care as well.