[nicoburns]

> Ability to pay dictates all aspects of life.

Only under capitalism. That's precisely why this is terrifyingly capitalistic. Societies ability to produce dictates all aspects of life. But not necessarily ability to pay.

> I’m sure even poor people in the U.K. don’t have access to the same care that rich people do

Not if you're really rich (a millionaire). But even rich people in the UK will usually go for the NHS first. The care's pretty good.

[xwdv]

All aspects of life are ultimately dictated by something. If not by the ability to pay, then it will be by other things out of your control or your ability to curry favor with those who can get you what you want.

I’d prefer it just be dictated by pay and skip the bullshit.

[manigandham]

That's not what capitalism is. It's an economic system and has absolutely nothing to do with governance, policies, and the greater good.