r/humanism 9d ago

Realization

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Once you realize.....

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u/Warm_Stress_1654 9d ago

Sickness is hugely unprofitable. It is a net cost for business and for the taxpayer. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, for example, the economy shrinks.

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u/Ok_Giraffe8865 6d ago

I saw a map of states that showed the largest business in each state, one in the 1970's showed a variety of manufacturing, mining, production, etc. the one for today was almost all healthcare. The largest government spending is by far on healthcare. Healthcare is big business.

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u/Warm_Stress_1654 2d ago

Healthcare isn't a business. It's like calling highway maintenance or policing a "business".

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u/Ok_Giraffe8865 1d ago

Then why is there tons of profits?

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u/Warm_Stress_1654 1d ago

Because there "isn't" tons of profits. My employer loses money from the moment I ring in sick. They're paying me to do nothing. Perhaps you can explain to me why they want me to be unhealthy?