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A Gallup poll shows 62% of Americans believe the government should ensure universal healthcare coverage—the highest support in over a decade.

While Democratic backing remains strong at 90%, support among Republicans and Independents has also grown since 2020.

Public frustration with the for-profit healthcare system has intensified following the arrest of a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly motivated by anger at the industry.

Recent controversies, including Anthem’s rollback of anesthesia coverage cuts, and debates over Medicare privatization highlight ongoing dissatisfaction with the system.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Only 62%?

Why would you want to deny another person health coverage? How does denying another person health coverage help you?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

'Black people will exploit it'

Ultimately, what it comes down to is that white racist are worried about black people having an easier time will enable them to get a leg up on white people.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think it is more general. Like all minorities and the poor. Sucsessful people feel like those below them just didn't try hard enough. They can't understand that often lack of motivation is a medical issue more than a choice. Same with skinny people and fat people. It's an "I can do it, why can't they" situation for most people who would say no.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Most Americans are not "successful", in the same way that most Americans are not "skinny" (far from it).

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Everyone needs healthcare, so it’s a perfect opportunity for grifting and crony capitalism.

Also, cruelty.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

America is a cult of suffering. If you aren't suffering you're either freeloading or not working enough. Everyone is responsible for them selves, and so "paying for someone else's healthcare" is an absolute no go.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

So, the other arguments given here are disingenuous. The real argument that would be made (not by me) is that they don't trust the government to run something as important as health care. They think the government would be more wasteful and capricious in its decisions than the current system. They've been convinced that nationalized health care systems are simply worse.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

And when you elect Republicans, that's true!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

They want people to die.