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Originally posted by Masterjaden
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.
Originally posted by Masterjaden
I came upon an interesting thought while discussing Obamacare in another forum I frequent where people were trying to claim that healthcare is a right...
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.
Anyone who advocates that healthcare is a right, advocates for 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.
Jadenedit on 1-7-2012 by Masterjaden because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by skepticconwatcher
reply to post by Masterjaden
As a descendant of Indigenous American peoples, American Slave MASTERS and American Slaves , I find your casual use of that term highly offensive.
And flawed.
Originally posted by Peruvianmonk
reply to post by Masterjaden
Well in the UK you do have a right as everyone pays tax for a National Health Service (NHS). Thank # I don't have to put up with people like you as pretty much everyone in the UK understands the logic of this system, for the good of society as a whole. By the way Obamacare seems pretty useless to me as it does not advance toward this kind of system, just enriches the insurance industry and doctors.
I can imagine you have some kind of insurance plan (courtesy of your parents) so you're alrite Jack. Everyone else can go die right?
Scum.
Originally posted by Maxatoria
Since the right to bear arms is a right in America any person working in the arms business is a slave would be analogous to ron pauls doctors getting pulled out of bed at gunpoint in that if you're a gunsmith you can be dragged out of bed and expected to fix a firearm just the same as a doctor can be expected to treat a patient?
Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
reply to post by Masterjaden
OK, you ready?
Originally posted by Masterjaden
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.
Voting is a Right in the US. Although the GOP is trying to change that, but different topic.
So when someone goes to vote, they are assisted or supported by the people who are working the polling place... getting the ballot, getting it recorded, etc.
So every time someone votes, according to you, they are enforcing slavery on the part of the people working the voting place.
Originally posted by Peruvianmonk
reply to post by EvilSadamClone
So taxation is theft?
Originally posted by Tw0Sides
reply to post by Masterjaden
The dumbest Thread award goes to.........
I guess the Postman is a slave, he brings you your mail.
I guess the Server at Burger King is a slave, he brings you your food.
I guess the Doctor is a slave , he brings you Medical Aid.
Opps, too late , the are all slaves already.
Originally posted by Masterjaden
Originally posted by Tw0Sides
reply to post by Masterjaden
The dumbest Thread award goes to.........
I guess the Postman is a slave, he brings you your mail.
I guess the Server at Burger King is a slave, he brings you your food.
I guess the Doctor is a slave , he brings you Medical Aid.
Opps, too late , the are all slaves already.
The postman is not asked on some days to provide the service for free... The burger king employee is not forced to provide you the service for free.
It is not your right to receive mail, you must pay for it, it is not your right to eat at burger king, you must pay for it and they have the right to refuse service, You and others are MAKING the doctor a slave...
Because you are trying to force them to take care of you without providing just compensation as the market requires.
Jaden
our collective actions contribute both negatively and positively to the quality of life of everyone else,
Originally posted by GareyGaia
In a way we are all missing the point. Health care should be focused on preventive measures. Why is it always after something happens that we feel compelled to do something about it? Why doesn't health care cover vitamins and supplements, or a gym membership? what about healthy organic foods?
As long as people continue to live unhealthy lifestyles their is going to be a cost. Those who are able should take action to be healthy, eat the right foods, and get regular exercise. This will help take some of the burden off of society. As well taking your health into your own hands is empowering.
We are a disabled society. This is for many reasons so pick one. Whether because of laziness or some grand conspiracy or simply because the current system is just not in favor of healthy empowered people. Yes everyone indeed deserves help if they need it. No patient should be turned down. Its is always the bottom line though which is $$$money$$$.
This is were we get into a moral and ethical situation. Is it ethical to deny treatment because of finical reasons? What about big pharma getting pimped by doctors because of money? Also who should pick up the tab, and is making what should be a common wealth to society which is medical care and the advancement of humanity a business?
The current paradigm is not in favor of humanity or what is morally and ethically right. I am not against capitalism but when money give people the incentive to do the wrong thing or not do what is right because of a momentary incentive it makes one wonder how humane we really are.
So whats got to happen? People who are able need to take charge of their own health. People need to get informed. Living a healthy lifestyle is a full-time job. It goes much further than oneself. What is good for the planet is good for us. Start growing your own food. Learn about permaculture. Share what you can with others. It goes right back down to each individuals moral code and ethics. Each person who is living the change is one more person for the change. We cannot ask for change and do nothing on a personal level and expect for a change in our favor.
Originally posted by GareyGaia
In a way we are all missing the point. Health care should be focused on preventive measures. Why is it always after something happens that we feel compelled to do something about it? Why doesn't health care cover vitamins and supplements, or a gym membership? what about healthy organic foods?
As long as people continue to live unhealthy lifestyles their is going to be a cost. Those who are able should take action to be healthy, eat the right foods, and get regular exercise. This will help take some of the burden off of society. As well taking your health into your own hands is empowering.
We are a disabled society. This is for many reasons so pick one. Whether because of laziness or some grand conspiracy or simply because the current system is just not in favor of healthy empowered people. Yes everyone indeed deserves help if they need it. No patient should be turned down. Its is always the bottom line though which is $$$money$$$.
This is were we get into a moral and ethical situation. Is it ethical to deny treatment because of finical reasons? What about big pharma getting pimped by doctors because of money? Also who should pick up the tab, and is making what should be a common wealth to society which is medical care and the advancement of humanity a business?
The current paradigm is not in favor of humanity or what is morally and ethically right. I am not against capitalism but when money give people the incentive to do the wrong thing or not do what is right because of a momentary incentive it makes one wonder how humane we really are.
So whats got to happen? People who are able need to take charge of their own health. People need to get informed. Living a healthy lifestyle is a full-time job. It goes much further than oneself. What is good for the planet is good for us. Start growing your own food. Learn about permaculture. Share what you can with others. It goes right back down to each individuals moral code and ethics. Each person who is living the change is one more person for the change. We cannot ask for change and do nothing on a personal level and expect for a change in our favor.
Originally posted by Masterjaden
The postman is not asked on some days to provide the service for free... The burger king employee is not forced to provide you the service for free.
Jaden
Originally posted by CB328
our collective actions contribute both negatively and positively to the quality of life of everyone else,
But conservatives want to take all of the positives while pretending they owe nothing for the negatives.
Whenever you live in a society there are rules or responsibilities imposed on you by your society in order for that society to function or survive.
If you truly don't want to contribute anything to your fellow citizens you should move to the Alaskan outback or the Sahara desert and support yourself without any help from anyone else, then you won't have any obligations other than survival.