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Re:The deep roots of Americans' hatred of their health care ... by paulpauper on Sunday December 08, 2024 @11:56AM (#42358194)
higher taxes would make it unpopular

Lower taxes and employer-sponsored health care is cheaper than single payer and higher taxes

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Re:The deep roots of Americans' hatred of their health care ... by danieldk on Sunday December 08, 2024 @12:11PM (#42358328)
Except it's more expensive. Health care is far more expensive per capita in the US than other Western countries, all while having worse outcomes.

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2...

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