[MD] Collective intelligence

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Arlo against]
> The idea that "who lives and who dies" should be decided by "who has money" > underlies the modern discourse on healthcare.

I think each person should have a say in how the healthcare of every other person is provided.  For instance, if Smith needs a blood transfusion I should be able to provide him with my blood.  If his/her blood type is different from mine, I should be able to trade mine at a blood bank for his/her type.  If Jones needs an operation, I should be able to offer, e.g., to paint the doctor's house so that he will perform the operation.  Or I could pay someone else to paint the house.  Or just pay the doctor.  Needless to say, I shouldn't be forced to do these things (unless I have voluntarily committed to do so.)
Craig