Yeah, I know. I live here too and know people who are parents, even if I’m not one myself.
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It’s good to be clear on the shortcomings of any system. But make it the point of improvement, not the talking point. Too many bullshit artists in the US use that kind of thinking to deride socialized medicine, which, as a Canadian, I think is just absurd. Example: “In socialized medicine, you have to wait!” Well, yes but I don’t dies as much and don’t go bankrupt as much. I pay for it and would pay more too if it would make it better.
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Aspire to better. Aspire to 12 months support. Aspire to support those who keep us going as a whole.
After all, people who make people, not only make families and communities, they do make economies too.