[gerbilly]

> many others in the US don't like the idea of subsidizing other people's healthcare for preventable or self-inflicted health complications.

Who cares really?

It costs a bit more to care for people in dollars and cents, but it fosters a better society, which everyone benefits from.

Another case of people wanting to be freeriders.

[kenhwang]

Apparently enough people care enough. Otherwise this wouldn't be such a contentious debate topic.

[arcticbull]

Right but it reduces your cost as well, which is why it's so strange. It's cutting off your nose to spite the face.