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Originally posted by Seraph Sephiroth
Topics like this make people here in the UK laugh. There's nothing wrong with helping people America!
Originally posted by Kaploink
If one can quit a job without repercussions other than loss of wages, then it isn't slavery. If one can choose an occupation voluntarily without threats if they do not choose such occupation, it isn't slavery.
Now if doctors were dragged out of their homes, forced to attend medical school and forced to treat people with the threat of violence and even death if they refuse, then it is slavery.
Anyone who advocates that healthcare is a right, advocates for slavery.
I don't understand how ANYONE can claim that a service provided by another is a right... That would infer that you have the right to force someone to work for you. That is THE definition of slavery.
The hypocratic oath does not infer forced servitude. It is a man's personal honor to keep their word. The Doctor still must have the choice whether to do so or not. Non action on the part of the doctor does NOT amount to murder.
Originally posted by LifeInDeath
reply to post by Masterjaden
Slavery is forced servitude, nobody is forced to be a doctor or nurse, EMT or paramedic nor are they forced to remain one and can retire or change careers at any time. Nobody is coerced into rendering healthcare, they are all doing it of their own free will, thus they are not slaves.
Your logic is highly, HIGHLY flawed.
Originally posted by Peruvianmonk
reply to post by EvilSadamClone
So taxation is theft?
Originally posted by Peruvianmonk
reply to post by Masterjaden
Anyone who advocates that healthcare is a right, advocates for slavery.
I don't understand how ANYONE can claim that a service provided by another is a right... That would infer that you have the right to force someone to work for you. That is THE definition of slavery.
The hypocratic oath does not infer forced servitude. It is a man's personal honor to keep their word. The Doctor still must have the choice whether to do so or not. Non action on the part of the doctor does NOT amount to murder.
What the hell are you on about? What is wrong with you?
The whole point of healthcare should be that it is not a commodity dished out to those who can afford it. Anyone going in to healthcares primary aim should be a duty of care, any financial incentives should be secondary to this.
It the US instituted some kind of universal healthcare there would still exist a private healthcare industry where many could continue to work. Those who chose the public sphere would still be rewarded financially.