David Thomson
2007-11-23 10:22:59
There is no such thing as a viable health system unless its users directly feel the financial costs. At this moment, the typical individual residing in the West subconsciously, if not even consciously, believes the government or the insurance company is picking up most of the tab. Thus, they are tempted to be wasteful. Human beings are innately selfish. Ignoring this harsh fact of life will inevitably lead to a tragedy. The at least metaphorically reality of Original Sin remains alive and well on planet Earth.
