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Originally posted by Moses
The Kragen guy will get Medicare like everyone else. If he cannot work till he qualifies, he'll get Medicaid. He'll also get a check from Social Security. No brass ring for the guy at Kragen, but like I said, if he had chosen to swing a framing hammer instead of work at Kragen, he'd be picking out a 60" plasma for his 700 sq.ft. domicile.
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This presumes he could have made that choice. Maybe he made all the best choices he could have.
I am not looking to give him riches. But in the end of our lives there should be basic medical, food and shelter for all. Most will have accomplished this on their own, but a small number will not. And if we provide it with the attitude that "Look buddy, you screwed up, but we will provide the necessities for you", well I just think we are devaluing him.