Philosophical Vegan Forum

PsYcHo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:11 amWhile I agree the subsidies should be removed (not just for ethical reasons, but politically fiscal ones as well), I don't think that would solve the healthcare budgetary issues.

PsYcHo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:05 am I'm pretty much for as little government as possible, (I have no problem with a person being able to go into a store and buying Heroin and rounds for your AR-15, and milk.), but in this case, I actually agree with you.

Since we are already being taxed (against our will, I might add), maybe instead of spending countless billions on fighting wars in other countries that will (inevitably, if history is to repeat itself for the hundredth or so time) turn on us as soon as the balance of power falls to them, maybe we could subsidize a practice that keeps people alive.

Silly notion, I know. Stop killing so many damn people who don't affect our 'Murican lives, and invest in keeping people alive without financially ruining them.

But of course this would mean allowing the Federal Guvment to take charge of this, so........ it will cost 900% more than it actually should. (Cuz regulations makes us safer! And we need an oversight committee to oversee the committee for oversight that is oversaw by the committee for overall oversightin')

Jebus wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:02 am

PsYcHo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:11 amWhile I agree the subsidies should be removed (not just for ethical reasons, but politically fiscal ones as well), I don't think that would solve the healthcare budgetary issues.

Probably not, but it would go a long way.

brimstoneSalad wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:49 am
Nationalize or don't nationalize. Single payer would be more convenient in some ways (and I support a public option for that reason), but it won't solve the problem (it will be a modest improvement). We need to look to the root of the issue.

Jebus wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:43 am That, or: remove subsidies on meat and dairy subsidies that will free up an estimated 38 billion USD. Less people will eat meat and dairy once it costs what it should cost. As a result fewer people will get sick and fewer doctors will be needed.

Greatest I am wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:18 pm If you have the time, watch Cowspiracy to see what kind of gains we would enjoy.

PsYcHo wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:45 am

Greatest I am wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:18 pm If you have the time, watch Cowspiracy to see what kind of gains we would enjoy.

Also check out Forks over Knives and Earthlings.

Not sure if he's heard of them.