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Originally Posted by Gas Man

And healthcare should be universal and open to everybody. Cost should be handled by the govt if need be.

But also, nobody should be homeless, without a job, or go hungry. But shit just don't work that way.

Communism and Socialism both look REALLY good on paper.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I would hate to have to need or go to a dentist back then.

fixed it for you.

Has it been health insurance or the cost of it been the improvement? Or, has it been the understanding and availability of antibiotics and antiviral medication? Or, even vaccinations?

I mean, we now understand washing your hands and cooking your food is important... refrigeration... these simple things can change whether or not you get sick to begin with.