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I think it would be better to keep the system we have now until another system is proven to be better.
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Perhaps your right, maybe not. Mean while, we should continue to explore some options for a better plan, or at least a different plan, a cost control plan.
I did not say WHO should care for the Micronesians. If you don't think the Federal Government should, well OK then, your opinion is noted. I don't think Hawaii should, that's my opinion. Maybe we can get the Red Cross to fund it? Or, what the hell, let them die, there not US citizens anyway. Whatever your opinion is, you WILL make a bioethicist decision on it.
Reasons we might deny care:
We can't afford it.
There not worthy.
There illegals.
Emergency rooms will care for them, some how, some way, at least for the IMMEDIATATE crisis, no gaurentees after that.
"Add your latest reason here".
A little bit of care, a lot of care, care only in the case of imminent death, denial of long term care that WILL ultimately result in death, comfort or hospice care? Only US citizens under any and all circumstances? SOMEONE has to make the decision.
I think the argument that "nobody will be left to die" is a cop out. It might sooth your spirit and tickle your ears but it leaves you in denial of those who have no other option for advanced medical care that may add years to their life. Should EVERYONE have that option available? No, I don't think so. Then WHO will make the call?
Under our current plan we have ALL READY made that call. Those who can afford it, get it, those who can't, won't. If you need a liver transplant and don't have the money, your not likely to get it on "in time" to save your life. That kind of decision, is based on economics, lifestyle, citizenship and a number of other factors. Life and death decisions like this NEED to be challenged from time to time, checks and balances you see.