The Liberal who believes that health care is not a right

Who is this rare breed?

Shadowfax gives the best, most convincing, case I’ve read supporting universal health care:

No, Health Care is not a right. When advocates of universal health care misuse the language of universal rights to push for health care for all, we fall into the trap of over-reaching and provoke a justified pushback, even from some who might be inclined to agree with us. Universal health care is, however, a moral obligation for an industrialized society, and will not result in the apocalyptic consequences promised by the jeremiads.

The eloquence brought a tear to my eye, and I strongly encourage you to read the whole thing.

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