I think full coverage of every American citizen can occur without abolishing private insurance. I don't think that reflects on my value for human lives. The arguments against this type of balance rely heavily on conspiracy theories and the belief that private business controls government. In reality 70% of political donations come from unions (as they should). Obviously the private sector has unfair influence and advantage... but this occurs for a variety of reasons and does not constitute control of politicians or government.orange808 wrote:lolOdiousTrident wrote: I am not a conservative in any way.
Mother Jones is your true home. I nailed it.
You said you value guaranteed returns on investments over human lives. Human rights, indeed.OdiousTrident wrote: Any authentic support for the positions I outlined above should alienate anyone who values human rights on any level.
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Enforced property rights are a basis for a functional economy, not a human right. Furthermore, you conveniently put a cap on how far into history you looked to declare the "rightful owners" of American soil and resources. Your moral argument quickly splinters into an argument on morality itself. It's rubbish.OdiousTrident wrote: Ownership of what you have purchased is a basic right. The idea that the removal of rights is OK if they're voted in democratically should be disturbing to anyone.
Also, your convenient broad definition of "authoritarian" action is nothing more than a flimsy cheap device that you employ to criticise any law you personally disagree with. It's (also) rubbish.
If you think private property is more about economies and not the universal human experience I don't know what to say. It's way out of my wheelhouse and I can't comment on whether you are right or wrong. I'm not throwing shade I'm being honest. It's a philosophical question.
Going back in history is sort of a tired argument. Two wrongs (or 20) have never made a right... but I think your question on economic rights vs. human rights is more interesting.
I read one article from Mother Jones about climate change once. I will check them out again and see if you're right.