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		tsotha on May 10, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Your heart attack bill: $3,300 in Arkansas, $92,00... Why should food cost money? Why should shelter cost money? Why should heating oil cost money?

artsrc on May 10, 2013 [–]

Because those industries work better when they do*

Just like health care works better when it is provided by a single payer.

* In the case of shelter, temporary shelter for those who need it is also provided free of charge, but that is not the normal situation for most people.

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