More and more we are into communications; and less and less into communication.
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People are ready to say, 'Yes, we are ready for single-payer health insurance.' We are the only industrialized country in the world that does not have national health insurance. We are the richest in wealth and the poorest in health of all the industrial nations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the disparity between wealth and health in the United States and advocates for national health insurance.
In this quote, Studs Terkel points out the paradox of the United States being the wealthiest nation yet facing significant health disadvantages compared to other industrialized countries. He emphasizes the readiness of the public to embrace a single-payer health insurance system, suggesting that national health care is not only a need but a moral imperative for a prosperous society.
Themes
HealthInsuranceWealthInequalityCare
In practice
Example use cases
During a public speech discussing healthcare reform, this quote can underscore the need for change.
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