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To: TimF who wrote (303968)9/22/2006 1:45:08 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1574054
 
"Treat someone now and they may not die of one condition, but instead die later of a much more costly condition."

Grasping for straws. Their chance of contracting some much more costly condition almost certainly isn't any higher than anyone else's. So catching, and curing them at an early stage for one condition is always going to be a net win. So your argument is boiling down to "better have someone die off early so they aren't a burden". Might as well advocate birth certificates with expiration dates...



To: TimF who wrote (303968)9/22/2006 1:56:51 PM
From: Road Walker  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1574054
 
re: There isn't sufficient information covering all of the costs to be able to back up that conclusion.

The fact that almost all wealthy countries have single payer, and all have significantly lower cost is as close as you are going to get to proof. Take it to the bank.

Unless you have an ideological agenda that blinds you to the truth. As CJ said, you are "grasping".

John


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