I think we are sort of in agreement. You appear to favour govt control of food producers, whilst allowing people to eat what they like. Of course! That's what happens over here. McDonald's was told to stop selling supersize meals and to reduce salt and sugar content by the British govt.
Of course, in the UK we have healthcare for all, free at the point of delivery. It is funded by central government and we all accept that our taxes pay for stuff we don't necessarily need ourselves, except in the sense that we are one people and it could be my granny who needs a hip replacement, but it isn't, it's your granny.
Nevermind, at least I and everyone else understands that we have collective responsibility for the health of everyone in society. It is a very good thing and one of the best things we have in our country. We are very proud of and grateful for our NHS.
However, difficult choices must be made. Should we be paying for ******* that cost thousands of pounds each week that can only ever improve quality of life for the dying? How about cancer ******* that will only be effective in 30% of patients?
We have a body called 'NICE', which looks at new ******* and treatments and decides whether they represent value for money. The NHS will increasingly refuse to give expensive care to those whose life choices exacerbate their conditions and will restrict treatment until, for example, the patient has lost 50lb. Having said that, certain cosmetic surgery procedures are available on the NHS, which annoys many.
So, I think we are in agreement. You argue for restrictions on manufacturers and suppliers and say that people should be able to choose. Well, obviously they'll only be able to choose what there govt allows suppliers to produce! 'You can eat what you like, as long as we like it'.
But surely it cannot work any other way!
Cheers
Of course, in the UK we have healthcare for all, free at the point of delivery. It is funded by central government and we all accept that our taxes pay for stuff we don't necessarily need ourselves, except in the sense that we are one people and it could be my granny who needs a hip replacement, but it isn't, it's your granny.
Nevermind, at least I and everyone else understands that we have collective responsibility for the health of everyone in society. It is a very good thing and one of the best things we have in our country. We are very proud of and grateful for our NHS.
However, difficult choices must be made. Should we be paying for ******* that cost thousands of pounds each week that can only ever improve quality of life for the dying? How about cancer ******* that will only be effective in 30% of patients?
We have a body called 'NICE', which looks at new ******* and treatments and decides whether they represent value for money. The NHS will increasingly refuse to give expensive care to those whose life choices exacerbate their conditions and will restrict treatment until, for example, the patient has lost 50lb. Having said that, certain cosmetic surgery procedures are available on the NHS, which annoys many.
So, I think we are in agreement. You argue for restrictions on manufacturers and suppliers and say that people should be able to choose. Well, obviously they'll only be able to choose what there govt allows suppliers to produce! 'You can eat what you like, as long as we like it'.
But surely it cannot work any other way!
Cheers
