Meaning paid for by taxpayers
...to those who can’t afford it and lack insurance.
IOW, who expect others to pick up the tab
I am not heartless but has anyone thought to ask how "Health care" was handled before insurance became widespread? The indigent were not left to die in the streets. Society had ways of dealing with them without crushing tax burdens and intrusive government oversight of every aspect of every American's life.
—————has anyone thought to ask how “Health care” was handled before insurance became widespread?—————
Yeah. I have. Doctors used to do more pro bono.
Plus, costs were a lot cheaper back then so it didn’t break the bank to get something done.(thus it was easier to simply do out of pocket healthcare)
While somewhat related, you may want to check these out:
http://www.cchconline.org/privacy/hmoart.php3
http://www.forhealthfreedom.org/Publications/Choice/ThenAndNow.html
http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=2819