In a Free Market Economy every individual is free to choose what he or she produces and what he she buys, sells or trades. By contrast, in a Socialist Economy the state controls the economic decision making process.
Consider the consequences of living within a socialist economy according to what is happening where healthcare is controlled 100% by the government in some European countries:
Consider the consequences of living within a socialist economy according to what is happening where healthcare is controlled 100% by the government in some European countries:
"In the UK, two cases have grabbed the international headlines that concern the state killing two babies—Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans. These young children (Charlie died at 11 months, 24 days, and Alfie’s second birthday would have been May 9, 2018) were taken to the hospital because something was wrong. The state attempted to cure them but eventually gave up and decided to pull the plug.
Under a universal health care system, you do not own yourself; you are a ward of the State. There is a contract.
The parents sued the National Health Service system. The courts sided against the parents, saying that they did not own their child. The State had a superior claim. These rulings were made despite the facts that: (1) Italy made Alfie an Italian citizen, (2) the Vatican issued passports, (3) the Pope had transportation on standby, and (4) they—Italy and the Vatican—would have taken over the responsibilities for the children’s treatment.
Money was raised and, thus, they would no longer be a financial burden to the British health care system. None of these arguments mattered. The court not only ruled that life support was to be withdrawn, but food and water were also denied.
By accepting universal health care, the British people have not accepted a gift but a contract. Under a universal health care system, you do not own yourself; you are a ward of the State. There is a contract. Some might even call it a social contract. By accepting universal health care, you accept the contract...."