More fundamentally, no map or line will ever be able to delineate ‘safe’ from ‘dangerous’ - risk is a continuum and we need to move to system that recognizes this instead.

Various group-philosophical pessimisms will have you believing that universalism is impossible, not worth striving for. That if you don't oppress, you will inevitably be a victim. I refuse. We are best protected by democracy, by the rule of law, by human and civil rights.

its funny to see guys who havent given a moments thought to health care policy in years speed run the gamut of issues:

1. lets give people money to buy their own individual insurance, thereby getting antiselective higher prices

2. ok but what if they charged more or just refused to insure the sick

I am 19.35% more annoyed at the state of the world this morning than I would have been if I had not read this article.

It’s unfair I have to make this choice 2 or even 3 times a day. Who can I hold responsible for this state of affairs?!