biles1234
02-11-2008, 06:55 PM
I have looked into and understand why Ron Paul's stances on many issues are better than the other candidates, but I am still a little unconvinced on healthcare. I'm an 18-year old college freshman without much a background in economics and such so any insight into this would be appreciated.
I have gathered that a socialized healthcare system does not provide options; is in essence a government monopoly. Therefore, there are lack of choices for the consumer and apparently because of lack of competition prices go up.
Dr. Paul claims that Canadians often come over to the US because quality of healthcare here is better. However, he also claims that Americans go to Canada to buy drugs.
A few questions...
If Canada has a socialized healthcare system why are their medicines cheaper??
How would Ron Paul's plan to privitize healthcare and keep the gov't out of it lower prices and take away the control that insurance and pharamceutical companies currently have on the system??
I've seen Sicko (LOL) and listened to socialized medicine arguments and have seen pros and cons from both sides. Overall, can somebody give a broad overview of the benefits of a free market system over a socialized system??
Thanks!
I have gathered that a socialized healthcare system does not provide options; is in essence a government monopoly. Therefore, there are lack of choices for the consumer and apparently because of lack of competition prices go up.
Dr. Paul claims that Canadians often come over to the US because quality of healthcare here is better. However, he also claims that Americans go to Canada to buy drugs.
A few questions...
If Canada has a socialized healthcare system why are their medicines cheaper??
How would Ron Paul's plan to privitize healthcare and keep the gov't out of it lower prices and take away the control that insurance and pharamceutical companies currently have on the system??
I've seen Sicko (LOL) and listened to socialized medicine arguments and have seen pros and cons from both sides. Overall, can somebody give a broad overview of the benefits of a free market system over a socialized system??
Thanks!