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nazgulnarsil · 2009-06-16 · Original thread
wont let me reply...

umm if economics are preventing me from getting a better deal why isn't healthcare equally expensive in other countries?

the government regulates who can get a medical license, an artificially low supply of doctors is generated.

the government regulates who can provide insurance and guidelines for what sorts of coverages are acceptable preventing competition.

the government regulates doctor's malpractice insurance, preventing me from entering into contracts where I waive my right to sue.

read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Competition-Second-Holding-Hea...

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