Harry Veeder wrote:
> Winston Churchill proposed a better analogy for universal free
> healthcare. He said it is like the fire department. . . .
The problem with that analogy is that healthcare is more than just putting
out fires. There is the matter of fire prevention and coping with the after
effects of a fire. . . .
Well, it is only an analogy after all. Not a perfect fit.
As you point out fire prevention (inspections, smoke alarms and so
on) is somewhat analogous to preventive health care and regular checkups.
- Jed
