• anomnom@sh.itjust.works
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    18 hours ago

    That’s because ERs are the only way poor people see doctors in the US. Since we can’t go see a GP without insurance and a copay, we wait for the stomach pain that could have been treated to turn into sepsis from a gaping ulcer and then crowd into the ER.

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      18 hours ago

      You guys should have rioted decades ago, I feel sorry for you, animals live better than (non rich) americans

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          6 hours ago

          I’d say nothing is more important than your health and you already lost that. You have people dying and suffering while waiting on healthcare.

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            For me personally, I have a family that would be on the streets without my income. If I go protesting and get arrested, I lose my job and it’s GG. I’m sure that’s by design. If I was 20 years younger and didn’t have as much riding on me I’d be out there making some noise.

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              4 hours ago

              I mean, you live in fear that one accident that injuries you or a family member will ruin you financially (and emotionally) for life, that isn’t living to me