I should also have pointed out that Canada, UK and lots of other European countries “ration” health care via time, or by waiting list. Some percentage of those needing the procedure die before their number comes up.
I agree.
I can also envision the following exchange:
Governmentto children and Grandchildren: We will pay you x amount of money to do away with Grandma, since it will be cheaper than continuing to pay Social Security and Medicare.
Kids: Ok, but we need at least x amount of money.