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by princess3000 4627 days ago
Healthcare is not a consumer good and people would still need it regardless of whether or not it's paid for by Medicare.
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Suppose the money was spent on better nutrition, exercise, good heating/insulation for seniors, instead of on curative medical care after something goes wrong?
> better nutrition, exercise

In the states. Really.

Healthcare is absolutely a consumer good. I don't even know how to begin to try and understand your claim.