Did the system fail this man?

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I realize you responded to another poster but I hope you dont mind if I butt in a bit.

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IF YOU ARE SO SAD HE DIED, WHY DIDNY YOU SEND HIM U$1000.

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Quite simply, I dont have 1000$ to give anyone. I do contribute to charity however.


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Hate people using sentimental feelings to attack "the system".
I'm sure there are thousands, if not MILLIONS of people who could not have died, or expanded their lifespan over 20 years, if they had 1 million dollars of disposable income.

Rich people die older, surprise?
THis has nothing to do with the system

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It has everything to do with the system. In a society that posits a fundamental right to life, ones economic status should have little bearing on your ability to obtain treatment necessary to sustain, especially in a clear cut case like this one was.

I agree we shouldnt change to full scale socialism. But I think we can do better in health care in this country.