Do you think illegal aliens should be denied health care? (Canadian, visa)

[Exedous]

Originally Posted by macmeal

I agree. I'd like to see illegals get critical health care....then I'd like to see their countries of origin be held responsible for the costs.....and I'd like to see the US Government INSIST that these costs be reimbursed in full.

Then it becomes a liability issue.. "But they went to the U.S illegally on their own free will, why should I have to pay?!?!"

[Mach50]

Originally Posted by macmeal

I agree. I'd like to see illegals get critical health care....then I'd like to see their countries of origin be held responsible for the costs.....and I'd like to see the US Government INSIST that these costs be reimbursed in full.

Another example; pregnancy, if a hospital turned away an illegal mother during labor and that baby died...lawyers would put that hospital and its doctors out of business.

Didn't Texas send Mexico a bill once? I think they should have to pay, as well as pay for prisons, schools...etc.

[junkman18]

Originally Posted by Exedous

They're not contributing to pay for it. So they should not receive it.

The only thing they should receive for free is a buss ride back to where they came from when they are being deported..

[Exedous]

Originally Posted by junkman18

The only thing they should receive for free is a buss ride back to where they came from when they are being deported..

And even that costs money..

[macmeal]

Originally Posted by Mach50

Another example; pregnancy, if a hospital turned away an illegal mother during labor and that baby died...lawyers would put that hospital and its doctors out of business.

Didn't Texas send Mexico a bill once? I think they should have to pay, as well as pay for prisons, schools...etc.

I think that happened...but I heard no more about it. Obviously, Mexico "can't" pay, because that would set a precedent. But the case DID make an interesting point.

[mrschilicook]

Shouldn't the question be "should anyone in this country illegally be able to get free services from a hospital? I certainly wouldn't advocate letting anyone die from lack of care, but there is a difference between getting care and getting care free.

[LibertyandJusticeforAll]

Actually I think they should get emergancy care and then be deported right after they are well enough to leave. This way since we know were they at, round them up and send them out.

[macmeal]

Originally Posted by Exedous

And even that costs money..

Of COURSE it does...and that's a lot of the whole point. Same thing with crime committed by illegals. Whether they 'go free', end up in prison, or go through endless trials and appeals, it STILL costs lots of money AND suffering (by the victims). ALL of these are costs to the American people, no matter which 'side' they're on...And these are ALSO costs that SHOULD be billed to to 'Country of Origin".....

[Mach50]

Originally Posted by macmeal

Of COURSE it does...and that's a lot of the whole point. Same thing with crime committed by illegals. Whether they 'go free', end up in prison, or go through endless trials and appeals, it STILL costs lots of money AND suffering (by the victims). ALL of these are costs to the American people, no matter which 'side' they're on...And these are ALSO costs that SHOULD be billed to to 'Country of Origin".....

Lawyers should be able to sue other countries for these expenses.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by cousinsal

Then, don't you think all of us citizens who DO pay for healthcare should instead get free care like the illegals?

I think we should have universal health care...