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EPISODE · May 1, 2022 · 24 MIN

America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times?

from Liberty Explained - The Basics of Libertarianism · host We Are Libertarians

America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times? The American healthcare system is outdated and expensive, yet "getting with the times" doesn't necessarily mean adopting government-run healthcare. High costs coupled with subpar service quality are exacerbated by regulations, tax laws, and federal mandates, as noted by Ron Paul in "Liberty Explained". Drawing a parallel with the evolution of cell phones, Paul underscores the rapid innovation achieved through free-market dynamics, something potentially stifled under centralized planning. The comparison extends to car insurance, a sector experiencing less government intervention and more consumer choice, fostering competitive pricing. Centralized control in health care, akin to government-controlled car insurance, could lead to inflated costs and restricted autonomy. The pandemic illustrated the perils of centralization, with political wrangling over resource distribution and regulatory bottlenecks impeding response efficiency. Thus, modernizing healthcare necessitates empowering individual choice and innovation rather than embracing a centrally planned economy. Video. - https://youtu.be/HQasScFidhQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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