whoops i got really sick and couldn't afford to see a doctor, and then i died or became permanently disabled... universal or otherwise government assisted healthcare ensures that a country's workforce stays healthy and can keep working as long as possible. everyone is going to inevitably use it, so if everyone pays a little towards it, it can benefit themselves and everyone around them. besides, a lot of health issues that occur later in life stem from working, especially among tradespeople or blue collars. if they simply hadn't worked or reduced their contribution to society, they might not have huge medical debt. government assisted healthcare rids this problem. if a prospective tradesperson knows that they'll be taken care of if issues arise, they will be more likely to pursue and continue pursuing their job that is oh so critical to our society.
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