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Originally Posted by DaFace
I understand the logic in it. People are making the choice to risk getting COVID but don't bear the financial responsibility if that risk ends up costing the system money to treat them.
But on the other hand, that situation is hardly unprecedented. We don't charge people extra for any number of other health risks (smoking, seat belts, and motorcycle helmets immediately come to mind). I suppose there's a caveat that life insurance does in some cases, but I don't know of any health insurer who charges extra for risky decisions.
In general, I don't think it would go over well in the U.S.
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Smoking and drinking get taxed indirectly on the products themselves although black market/native cigs are easier to find these days, they have thought about taxing certain high sugar foods in the past. In a system like ours some people I am sure would support it, I just don't think It make sense.