Strange Mud
Autocross Champion
yes....supporter of Obama care but also Capitalism. Two tier medicine is OK similar to free public transportation and a nice car. I know it's different but the idea stands.I'd agree that your taxes would entitle you to service first if it was a government service, but it isn't. Healthcare is privatized in the US and as a private entity, they are under no obligation to check citizenship or give you preferential treatment. What are your thoughts on socialized medicine?
Also, roughly 50% of Americans (citizens) don't pay any federal income tax. I pay a shit ton. Should I get preferential care over everyone who pays nothing? Taxes are a poor justification.
I do like to suggest to folks who don't like some type of mandatory coverage that I'm OK w/o it as long as hospitals can kick you out for no payment and caps on medicare especially once you get over 70. (I'm 59 so it's not too far away)