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[–] 46 points 1 year ago (8 children)

My friend got cancer and she lost her job. Luckily her parents pay for her insurance out of pocket. Even the treatments are covered, she still needs to pay for copay and deductibles. This is America. When you are down, we kick you further down. No developed country does that except us

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    but you're forgetting that the other countries tax you more when you are doing exceptionally. Policies like that lead to meritocracy and reduce everyone's chances of getting a yacht.

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  • [+] -12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    And yet the same people won't consider living in a better place for some reason.

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