05-08-2012, 10:58 AM
I think there was more than one point to the story. Difficult decision; yes. Costly in terms of time and money; yes. I think the poster handled it responsibly and in no way was "eating too much so kick her off of the boat".
But, I also think there was an underlying question as to whether there should have been more state/government assistance to ease the burden, along with a sense that there is "hypocricy" in the current system. Some say, "your body, pay for it yourself". Others say, "health care of any nature is a right and should be available universally". Yet others think that some health-related services should be covered universally in society and others should not. Big fat controversial topic.
But, I also think there was an underlying question as to whether there should have been more state/government assistance to ease the burden, along with a sense that there is "hypocricy" in the current system. Some say, "your body, pay for it yourself". Others say, "health care of any nature is a right and should be available universally". Yet others think that some health-related services should be covered universally in society and others should not. Big fat controversial topic.