Liberal Road Blog Individual Freedom and Equality

As I wrote in an earlier post the cost of doctor visits makes people avoid going to a doctor even when they would need it. More than 25% of Americans have skipped or postponed an important medical visit due to the costs According to a poll by MSN-Zogby.

The problem is that the poor are much more likely to skip health care due to the costs than the wealthier. The poor that have difficulties in financing a doctor visit are in a very unequal situation compared to wealthier persons.

Health care is a basic necessity and therefore it should be free and financed by the state. A bad health situation limits the choises you can do in life and in that way not being able to afford health care is actually an indirect limitation of your freedom.