And how many zeros does that justify tacking onto realistic fair-market pricing ...

ocschwar · 2025-12-16T15:57:14 1765900634

The value you get from the health care system isn't just from the services they provide when/if you need them.

It's from the system existing and being ready to help you.

We're not talking about widgets, onions, haircuts, or pork bellies here. You can't opt out of the system existing. And you can't opt out of the horrific consequences if the system doesn't exist.

So it's a bit silly to talk about health care like it's something that has a free market.

hnuser123456 · 2025-12-16T16:16:48 1765901808

I work at a hospital, so should I get better rates than everyone who doesn't, since I'm helping keep that system ready?

ocschwar · 2025-12-18T16:48:59 1766076539

Whatever it takes to keep you from leaving your post.