What do you mean by economic oppression? And what do you mean by equality? I don't think Americans were meant to experience economic equality, only equal opportunity to become wealthy and reap the benefits. This plan punishes the rich by forcing them to pay disproportionately more for healthcare. Where is the equality in that?
I hear what you're saying and agree to an extent, but do you realize that you'd be losing freedom if this plan were implemented? That's the whole point (see the first post in this thread).
See, this is where I have a problem. People in this country seem to think that, because some folks are poor, they are "economically oppressed"...which is clearly not the case. Some people can't do shit for themselves, a lot of people CAN but won't.
Now, folks want to take the money I've worked my ass off for, and that a lot of people have worked their asses off for, and give the shit to people who either CAN'T or WON'T do it themselves. If I want to donate money to somebody, that is my choice...but it should not be forced upon us by the government, period. I deal with motherfuckers everyday that sit back and wait for somebody to give them shit...but won't get off their asses to do it themselves. I have a problem with that.
Pops came from nothing, my ancestors came from nothing, and they worked HARD for everything they gained in life. This is true for most people that get money these days. People need to open their eyes and realize that YES, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE WILL BE CHEAPER...when and if you get treated...and on PAPER! Fact of the matter is, you're paying for your healthcare, then you get taxed to pay for somebody else's healthcare. How is that a fair system?
What they need to do is make Medical and Medicare WORK PROPERLY, and keep that shit in place...but don't force this bullshit on the rest of us.