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Defeat ObamaCare’s “moral narrative”
Paul Hsieh, M.D. writes: The key is Obama’s declaration, “I don’t know how this plays politically, but I know it’s right.” Ultimately, Obama and his liberal base believe that government-guaranteed health care is a “moral imperative” — i.e., “it’s right.” … Continue reading
To defeat government-controlled medicine, repudiate morality of need
Opponents of the Democrats’ health care “reform” proposals have said the new legislation would lead to higher costs, lower quality, and less access. But with the passing of HR 3692 (House) and HR 3950 (Senate) looks like the Democrats will … Continue reading
Posted in charity, morality, PPC
Tagged Ayn Rand, charity, persuasion, right to health care
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Harry Reid & Democrats’ health “reform” will enslave us
As you’ve probably heard, Senate Majority Leader Harry Read likens those who oppose the Democrats’ so-called health care “reform” as those who opposed the end of slavery: Melissa Clouthier points out the irony of this, as it is the Democrats’ … Continue reading
Insurance company wrong-doing no rationale for government health plan
The Denver Post published my letter to the editor on October 31. (Yes, I just saw it now.) Re: “The cost of failure on health care for Colorado,” Oct. 28 online-only guest commentary. Say your neighborhood deli rigged its scales … Continue reading
Posted in myths & fallacies, PPC
Tagged Mike Cerbo, post-claims underwriting, rescission, right to health care
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Killer: National Organ Transplant Act
From the Institute for Justice: Every year, 1,000 Americans die because they cannot find a matching bone marrow donor. Minorities are hit especially hard. Common sense suggests that offering modest incentives to attract more bone marrow donors would be worth … Continue reading
Take the moral high ground in health care debate
Yaron Brook of the Ayn Rand Institute makes the case to “capturing the moral high ground” in the health care debate: Why Only Private Health Care is Moral. He gave this talk at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. … Continue reading
Will doctors quit in response to Democrats’ health reform?
Writes Paul Hsieh, MD: In a recent editorial published by Investor’s Business Daily, associate editor (and PJTV.com regular) Terry Jones revealed stunning poll data showing that 45 percent of American physicians “would consider leaving their practice or taking an early … Continue reading
Health care is not a privilege … nor is it a right
Pajamas Media has published my article on rights, privilege and health care. Here’s the introduction: A popular but flawed argument is that “health care is a right, not a privilege.” Health care is neither a right nor a privilege. Rather, … Continue reading
No right to health care
Paul Hsieh at Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine notes some recent articles on the right to health care. Of them, I like the following for explaining why the right to something people produce negates rights of the individuals that … Continue reading
Arguing for free-market health care
Yaron Brook of the Ayn Rand Institute summarizes the case for free-market health care. He concludes: The solution to this ongoing crisis is to recognize that the very idea of a “right” to health care is a perversion. There can … Continue reading
Posted in Policy - National, PPC
Tagged free-market health care brief, right to health care
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