To be fair there are multiple conflicting arguments going on. We should stop arguing healthcare is a right and just argue its a good idea.
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Replying to @leviathansleeps @GodDoesnt
We decide what rights people have because we think its a good idea they have them.
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The 'Is this or is it not a right?' argument is twaddle. It will be if we make it so & the disagreement is about whether we should or not.
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Surely, consensus alone is not the basis for determining the existence of a right? Our constitution prescribes a criteria for the adoption
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In reality, yes. Ethically, no. In this case, universal healthcare seems ethically sound too.
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would be implied by making it a right.
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Yes, you see rights differently. Fine if you call it a 'thing governments should provide for all citizens'
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