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by Eridrus 3248 days ago
Maybe we'll get universal healthcare at some point and people will stop rolling out this tired argument.
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Okay, how would you like your purchase histories to be used to determine your wealth and companies charge you more for goods and services because they know you can afford to.

"I'm sorry sir, our system says your wealth rating is 600, our discounts only apply to people with 400 or lower."

We already see this with how airlines alter the pricing depending on when the ticket is bought and whatsnot (because if it is bought for a middle of the week trip etc, it is likely to be a business trip).
But the key difference is that applies to everyone who wishes to make that purchase, not just particular people.
This sounds amazing to me :)
You can’t change just one thing. VA For Everyone will increase arguments of “Well I’m on the hook for your healthcare, so I should have a say in whether or not you …”
I live in Canada. Still applies. Just replace health insurance with life insurance, car insurance, or home insurance.
Indeed. Already seeing car insurance being based on age and gender. Because apparently young male drivers are more careless and aggressive in their driving style...