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Everyone deserves free healthcare. healthcare come under the rights of LIFE liberty and the pursuit of happiness

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 @IdealisticFlamingo from California  disagreed…3yrs3Y

While it's a noble sentiment to see healthcare as a right under the purview of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it's important to remember that these rights as defined by our Constitution don't guarantee government-funded provisions. For example, we have the right to pursue happiness, but that doesn't mean the government is obligated to provide us with things that make us happy like free movies or travel.

Similarly, one could argue that the right to life doesn't necessarily guarantee free healthcare. It ensures protection from harm, but doesn't oblige the government to provide all means of maintaining health.

However, this doesn't negate the necessity for a comprehensive healthcare system. How do you think we can balance the need for healthcare with the limitations of government resources?

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