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That’s without mentioning the problems with insurance being tied to your employer. My definition of a “free country” includes being able to quit your job and not worrying about losing everything you own because you get sick.
I’m not saying your definition has to be the same. I’m just trying to explain one of the big reasons why I decided not to try to emigrate to the USA (and I’d wager it’s this exact sticking point for a lot of other people, too).
> basic health issues can bankrupt you
While there is no universal definition of "basic health issues" as far as I know, there is "common health issues" definition.
If by "basic" you mean simple, then my question is: can runny nose bankrupt many Americans?
How do you figure? Do you have proof?
Also I don't understand what the original commenter is trying to prove either. It seems there's a recent concerted effort to spread misinformation about the US on social media sites like Reddit and HN. And yet, in the real world, it's pretty great here.