Re:Stripe to donate $1M to California Yimby
by eanzenberg on Thursday May 03, 2018 @10:47PM
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It’s not a lottery, there are a lot of preventative measures. There are however a number of random serious illnesses that could occur, so everyone does need healthcare.
Re:Stripe to donate $1M to California Yimby
by forapurpose on Friday May 04, 2018 @01:17AM
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And those preventative measures often utilize health care, from doctor's checkups to cancer screenings to immunizations.
Also, there are non-illnesses, such as giving birth, where a doctor is needed.
And there are accidents ...
No, everybody does not need health care. 90% (made-up as my wife, two daughters and me haven't been to the doctor in 2 years) if not more of health related issues while you are under 40 (maybe higher) can be taken care of through over the counter medications. However, we still require shelter, particularly since we live in an area that is under 32 degrees for 2 - 3 months out of the year.
Everybody needs health care. Perhaps there's someone who wins the lottery and makes it through life without a doctor - though most don't get through their very first moments without one - that doesn't seem like something to plan on.