Kasz216 on 10 April 2009
Depends on the Healthcare and the country.
In the US for example the government is supposed to protect 3 main rights.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Healthcare falls under both Life and Happiness. (not the pursuit)
Healthcare that perserves Life is a right.
Elective healthcare is happiness... and not the pursuit of it.
So.... Heart surgery = Right.
Plastic Surgery = Not a Right.
Furthermore how it is paid for is an issue. Since Progressive taxation would be a violation of "Liberty".
As Liberty should include everyone being treated as equals.
