"Dave" wrote in message
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On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:59:48 -0800, "Capt. JG"
said:

When the cost to the decision maker of
acquiring
any goods or services goes to near zero, the quantity demanded is going
to
go up, and the price increase. It's a classic example of unintended
consequences of the politician's mantra "I'm gonna give you something
and
somebody else is gonna pay for it."


I don't think this is applicable.

I know, Jon. You seem to be among those who insist that whatever their
favorite hobby horse is, the laws of supply and demand don't apply to a
horse of that color.


Apparently, you don't, since you chopped out the rest of the response...
here it is again:

For one thing, you don't have much choice if you're sick and poor.
Secondly, we (as a society) pay much more if someone doesn't have
regular heathcare and has to "opt" for emergency care only.

Nothing to do with supply and demand here.

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