re: #369 austin_blue

Actually, you are required to treat me if you are a doctor. Here in central Texas, we had to establish a taxing district to collect money to pay for emergency room costs incurred at our various area hospitals. They are hellacious compared to any insurance plan. As far as housing is concerned, you should familiarize yourself with the Section 8 housing program administered by HUD. And no, you really, really wouldn’t want to live in public housing.

I think you missed my point. If the things you mention are RIGHTS, then somebody has to provide them. Look at medical care. If I have to treat you, do I get paid? How much? What if I were an accountant or a plumber—am I obligated to provide those services as well? This ‘insurance plan’ may help avoid your taxing district, but it spreads the cost over a wider base. How far does ‘basic care’ go? If you are getting ‘free care’, should you get the same extent of care as somebody who is paying for it themselves?
Again, just questions for thought/discussion.