[theBuckwheat]

These people are illegally here. That is a disqualifier, especially since the taxes to pay for their treatment are extracted from lawful citizens and residents by the implied threat of deadly force.

A person who says I must pay for the care of an illegal is saying that is worth sending the SWAT team to collect the taxes.

The advocates of this policy are welcome to hold a telethon, bake sale, or offer to wash cars to raise the funds for their "compassion". If they asked for money like Jerry Lewis asks (politely and with a smile), maybe they would be surprised at how much people like myself would donate.

But please, don't depreciate the meaning of citizenship by demanding that I pay for the care of people who knew they were sneaking into the country, primarily for their own economic benefit.

[Dysart]

So far we have no support on this thread for "free" health care for illegals. It's a tiny sample, granted, but I say it reflects the wishes of most.