From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:24:47 BST
> msh 7-12-05:
> Your slippery slope has proved to be non-existent. We already
> collect taxes for police, fire and EMT services, and thus are
> "forcing others by law" to save lives. Why should a tax-based system for
> providing life-saving medical services be regarded differently?
>
> In fact, since most police work is about protecting property, it
> could be argued that a tax-based health system that will positively
> affect millions of lives is an even higher moral priority than most
> police services.
Would you be in favor of a law that increased taxes on those who refused
to give blood on a regular basis in order to replenish the blood supply
that saves lives? If not, why not?
Platt
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