I’m fortunate to have been born and live in New Zealand, where we have had state-supported medical care since our first Labour government in 1938. That’s about a decade longer than the much-praised British National Health System. Our health system has literally saved my life twice (burst appendix, coronary bypass surgery) without imposing any noticeable financial burden on me, and I’m deeply, seriously grateful.
In the legendary tales of Jesus Christ, there are several accounts of him performing healing wonders – making the lame walk, the blind see, even restoring life to the dead. But there’s no suggestion that he required payment for these miracles. How can purportedly Christian Americans fail to provide similar comprehensive medical support to their fellow men, women and children without betraying their principles? It’s a mystery, to which the only plausible solution is profoundly sordid.
I’m fortunate to have been born and live in New Zealand, where we have had state-supported medical care since our first Labour government in 1938. That’s about a decade longer than the much-praised British National Health System. Our health system has literally saved my life twice (burst appendix, coronary bypass surgery) without imposing any noticeable financial burden on me, and I’m deeply, seriously grateful.
In the legendary tales of Jesus Christ, there are several accounts of him performing healing wonders – making the lame walk, the blind see, even restoring life to the dead. But there’s no suggestion that he required payment for these miracles. How can purportedly Christian Americans fail to provide similar comprehensive medical support to their fellow men, women and children without betraying their principles? It’s a mystery, to which the only plausible solution is profoundly sordid.