Are you in favor of giving illegal immigrants free health care?

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brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
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Here's an anonymous poll to see how we think on this subject.  I don't like labels, and liberal to moderate to conservative is not simply black, grey and white so just go with one of the three because we cant have endless categories.  This poll was inspired by what mrussel1 said in the Dem Candidates thread:  "I mean, here we are, the actual voting Democrats on the board of a liberal band like PJ.com, and we all seem to be in shock... I'm very, very worried because these candidates are not representing mainstream views."

Let's see if this poll verifies that notion.  (I'm guessing it will, but vote honestly because this is an anonymous poll.)

Again, the question is "Are you in favor of giving illegal immigrants free health care."

"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni

Are you in favor of giving illegal immigrants free health care? 39 votes

Yes, and I am conservative
0% 0 votes
Yes, and I am moderate
2% 1 vote
Yes, and I am liberal
10% 4 votes
No, and I am conservative
15% 6 votes
No, and I am moderate
51% 20 votes
No, and I am liberal
20% 8 votes
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    I will not vote (not American)...but in Ontario, we held provincial election a year ago...the conservatives and NDP were neck in neck at one point...and the NDP wanted to make Ontario a sanctuary province...the conservatives won easily.

    I live across from Detroit...no fucking way did I want freeloading Americans showing up at our hospitals looking for freebies...fuck that shit.  That is why we have photo ID health cards...


    Give Peas A Chance…
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    I'll check in here this evening and see if we get more than one vote, lol.  Catch you all later.  :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    brianlux said:
    I'll check in here this evening and see if we get more than one vote, lol.  Catch you all later.  :smile:
    I am not trying to derail your thread...just giving some personal insight.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,342
    define the concept please....
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,342
    Meltdown99 said:
    I will not vote (not American)...but in Ontario, we held provincial election a year ago...the conservatives and NDP were neck in neck at one point...and the NDP wanted to make Ontario a sanctuary province...the conservatives won easily.

    I live across from Detroit...no fucking way did I want freeloading Americans showing up at our hospitals looking for freebies...fuck that shit.  That is why we have photo ID health cards...


    but visitors ARE seen under your system if neccessary, right?
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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,454
    Americas relationship with illegal immigrants is pretty Strange. Looking from Where I am looking. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    mickeyrat said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    I will not vote (not American)...but in Ontario, we held provincial election a year ago...the conservatives and NDP were neck in neck at one point...and the NDP wanted to make Ontario a sanctuary province...the conservatives won easily.

    I live across from Detroit...no fucking way did I want freeloading Americans showing up at our hospitals looking for freebies...fuck that shit.  That is why we have photo ID health cards...


    but visitors ARE seen under your system if neccessary, right?
    I do not believe we would ever turn away a medical emergency.  But our hospitals have ATM machines, debit/credit card machines...so they do expect payment if you do not have a valid health card...but I absolutely am convinced that anyone who shows up will be looked at...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,454
    Meltdown99 said:
    mickeyrat said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    I will not vote (not American)...but in Ontario, we held provincial election a year ago...the conservatives and NDP were neck in neck at one point...and the NDP wanted to make Ontario a sanctuary province...the conservatives won easily.

    I live across from Detroit...no fucking way did I want freeloading Americans showing up at our hospitals looking for freebies...fuck that shit.  That is why we have photo ID health cards...


    but visitors ARE seen under your system if neccessary, right?
    I do not believe we would ever turn away a medical emergency.  But our hospitals have ATM machines, debit/credit card machines...so they do expect payment if you do not have a valid health card...but I absolutely am convinced that anyone who shows up will be looked at...
    Dont you have a deal with other nations about the care?

    I think that is How European countries do it atleast 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Canadians need coverage if they travel to the US, just in case...

    I never goto the US without out of province health care coverage.  Better to be safe than a huge medical bill.
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • vaggar99
    vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
    i favor all things illegal.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,289
    I don't think any of the candidates truly have it on their agenda to follow this promise up.  It is just pandering ... although usually you pander to a group that can vote for you ... doesn't seem like a very wise strategy, but no candidate wants to get kicked out of the circle in the first debate.  This will come back to haunt the eventual democratic nomination (depending on what heat they first squared off in ... technically half of them can deny this promise)
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    This could be one of the dumbest ideas ever.  Trump will crush this election if candidates press this issue. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    mcgruff10 said:
    This could be one of the dumbest ideas ever.  Trump will crush this election if candidates press this issue. 
    Sticking hot pokers in your eyes might be dumber, but otherwise, I agree!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    So far, the results are pretty clear hear.  But lets give it a few days and see. 

    So far no conservatives have voted?  Remember, it's an anonymous poll.  No need to hesitate to vote.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    I really, really, really hope everyone was thinking about emergency care when they raised their hands, not fixing your bum elbow.  The whole debate was just an unmitigated disaster for all Democrats.  
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    mickeyrat said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    I will not vote (not American)...but in Ontario, we held provincial election a year ago...the conservatives and NDP were neck in neck at one point...and the NDP wanted to make Ontario a sanctuary province...the conservatives won easily.

    I live across from Detroit...no fucking way did I want freeloading Americans showing up at our hospitals looking for freebies...fuck that shit.  That is why we have photo ID health cards...


    but visitors ARE seen under your system if neccessary, right?
    I do not believe we would ever turn away a medical emergency.  But our hospitals have ATM machines, debit/credit card machines...so they do expect payment if you do not have a valid health card...but I absolutely am convinced that anyone who shows up will be looked at...
    Dont you have a deal with other nations about the care?

    I think that is How European countries do it atleast 
    LOL.  No, we do not.  We are even advised to get extra insurance when we go to another province in Canada...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    mrussel1 said:
    I really, really, really hope everyone was thinking about emergency care when they raised their hands, not fixing your bum elbow.  The whole debate was just an unmitigated disaster for all Democrats.  
    I kinda think that is what they meant, but someone should have asked for clarity on the question...cats out of the bag now...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    Meltdown99 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    I really, really, really hope everyone was thinking about emergency care when they raised their hands, not fixing your bum elbow.  The whole debate was just an unmitigated disaster for all Democrats.  
    I kinda think that is what they meant, but someone should have asked for clarity on the question...cats out of the bag now...
    If that was the case, clarification would have helped hugely.  Maybe someone working for DNC will think of that.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    brianlux said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    I really, really, really hope everyone was thinking about emergency care when they raised their hands, not fixing your bum elbow.  The whole debate was just an unmitigated disaster for all Democrats.  
    I kinda think that is what they meant, but someone should have asked for clarity on the question...cats out of the bag now...
    If that was the case, clarification would have helped hugely.  Maybe someone working for DNC will think of that.
    I am surprised the candidates have not clarified...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I kinda wish there were no categories, politics, etc...like a simple "yes or no" or "other", etc.  Lots of shit runs the gamut, you know?
      
    "No, and I am a thinking person."  

    Anyway, I can't imagine handing out free health care if the rest of us slobs have to (usually) pay through the nose for it straight, or via insurance.

    And yes, mrussel, I agree with you.  Necessary and / or urgent care, of course.

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