[astrodust]

Medicare has been run for decades at a pay-out efficiency significantly higher than private insurance companies. There's a model that's in place and works even when loaded down with high-risk individuals.

The government already "runs your life" by dictating speed limits, acceptable levels of toxins in your foods, safety standards for cars, etc. You're freaking out about things that don't matter.

You know what the downsides to public health care are? Fewer jobs in the insurance industry. You also won't be able to expedite your care by paying a premium, everyone gets roughly the same treatment. For 99% of the people out there, this is a non-issue.