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Comment Re:Risk? (Score 3, Insightful) 104

What is wrong with death panels? Seriously. Aside from the name. When medical science advances so that with enough money we could keep someone alive indefinitely. Then the question is, is it worth it? Years ago, and mostly today, this question didn't exist, because we didn't have technology and know how to do it. But eventually we will, and it will be a hard question. Also, I agree about the name- It is "health care" not "health insurance". I just don't get hung up on it.

Comment Re:It's just a tool I guess (Score 4, Insightful) 294

As other people have noted there is a difference between detox in confinement and putting them in jail as a criminal. Getting out of prison is not like getting out of detox. You are a criminal now, and can't get a job, and in some places can't vote, get certain types of public assistance... basically, you get fucked.

Comment Re: Vive le Galt! (Score 1) 695

HSBC is British

Ahhh yes, the famous Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation of East Putney.

Actually, of london.

The Gods of wikipedia say: "HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest banks. It was founded in London in 1991 by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to act as a new group holding company

So say we all.

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