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Ok, I was reading an article that stated that the Labor party in the UK (I think they correspond ot the US democruds) is proposing changes to the availability of their Universal Health Care benefits....as I understand it..no one has to pay for benefits right now (they are all covered by taxes that are collected). The proposed changes ..from what I understand, will mean that if you do not live a healthy life style (ie no smoking, and eat only foods declared as healthy) exercise, maintain proper body weight as prescribed by the doctor you will receive either reduced or no benefits, or have to pay a surcharge. Now it appears that all these "restrictions are for the purpose of cutting health care costs and to raise the over all health of the individual..perhaps.
To me, this sounds pretty draconian and very intrusive of the government into a persons life....my interest arises because there are some US congress people who are currently looking to the UK for ideas on a US national health care system.
Im hoping to get some thoughts on this issue from people from various places, as I think Canada may be looking at this as well...what do people think?
In one aspect I can see it as reasonable, but if you deny a person coverage...what about all their tax dollars that were put into the system?
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