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America’s Thinning Social Contract. Agree. Disagree. “Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statements about health care.”. Not Sure/Refused. People who are unemployed and poor should be able to get the same amount and quality of medical services as people who
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America’s Thinning Social Contract Agree Disagree “Please tell us whether you agreeor disagree with the followingstatements about health care.” Not Sure/Refused People who are unemployed and poor should be able to get the same amount and quality of medical services as people who have good jobs and are paying substantial taxes. 1991 % 84 14 2 2003 75 21 5 % Adapted by Arnold Milstein, MD from a HarrisInteractive poll as reported InHealth Care News, March 14, 2003
America’s Thinning Social Contract Agree Disagree “Please tell us whether you agreeor disagree with the followingstatements about health care.” Not Sure/Refused The government should do whatever is necessary, whatever it costs in taxes, to see that everyone gets the medical care they need. 1991 % 76 22 2 2003 69 28 3 % Adapted by Arnold Milstein, MD from a HarrisInteractive poll as reported InHealth Care News, March 14, 2003
America’s Thinning Social Contract Agree Disagree “Please tell us whether you agreeor disagree with the followingstatements about health care.” Not Sure/Refused The higher someone’s income is, the more he or she should expect to pay in taxes to cover the cost of people who are less well off and are heavy users of medical services. 1991 % 66 30 4 2003 51 46 3 % Adapted by Arnold Milstein, MD from a HarrisInteractive poll as reported InHealth Care News, March 14, 2003