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British Health Care Would Kill Hawking...

...say foes of reform, forgetting that Brit physicist lives in UK

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(Newser) – Opponents of health care reform should be careful how they use the terrifying example of Britain’s socialized system. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution stumbled upon an editorial on Investors Business Daily that asserts that “people such as scientist Stephen Hawking wouldn’t have a chance in the UK, where the National Health Service would say the life of this brilliant man, because of his physical handicaps, is essentially worthless.” Hawking, of course, is still alive and living in the UK, where he was born.

People holds signs as President Barack Obama's motorcade drives by en route to a town hall on health care reform.
People holds signs as President Barack Obama's motorcade drives by en route to a town hall on health care reform.   (AP Photo)
Physicist Stephen Hawking.
Physicist Stephen Hawking.   (AP Photo)
Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking.
Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking.   (AP Photo)
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Citrixguy
Aug 11, 09 1:13 PM CDT
Except the hyper-liberal Atlanta Journal-Constitution forgot to mention was the the good Dr. Hawking was born to well to do parents and somewhat very connected. I high doubt that he would get the same care if he was born to avg people in this day and age Reply
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DJM420
Aug 11, 09 1:27 PM CDT
wow, i guess that is the whole point of the health care argument... avg people dont get the same care here...and even with insurance here...insurance dictates your care!! not YOU and NOT YOUR DR...and with OR without it, medical-related bankruptcy is an absolute, factual possibility for a vast majority of americans...
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rajanKazhmin
Aug 11, 09 1:28 PM CDT
Are you for or against rich people getting better care than everyone else?
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maryz
Aug 11, 09 3:24 PM CDT
Citrixguy, you made me laugh OUT LOUD. The AJC is no hyper-liberal paper. I live here, sweetie. I know.
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paul123
Aug 11, 09 3:35 PM CDT
Maryz, i get the sunday edition every week, and it is indeed a liberal leaning paper.
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