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To: durasell
Half of all U.S. bankruptcies are caused by soaring medical bills

Yikes. Socialized medicine doesn't look so bad. At least you don't end up a pauper because you got sick.

121 posted on 12/28/2005 7:40:43 AM PST by A Ruckus of Dogs
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To: A Ruckus of Dogs
Socialized medicine doesn't look so bad. At least you don't end up a pauper because you got sick.

We often hear about Americans' saving rate being too low. I think Americans are making a rational decision - what's the point of saving if it all can be wiped out by a major disease.

122 posted on 12/28/2005 7:46:52 AM PST by Feldkurat_Katz (What no women’s magazine ever offers to improve is women’s minds - Taki)
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To: A Ruckus of Dogs
"Yikes. Socialized medicine doesn't look so bad. At least you don't end up a pauper because you got sick."

No, you end up dead because you had to wait too long for that needed life-saving medical procedure that has been rationed.

Nik
123 posted on 12/28/2005 7:48:04 AM PST by Nik Naym
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