Points:
HK should provide free health care for all citizens - but: some citizens can afford to pay for private medical care
- but: waiting lists for health services will grow
- because: the demand exceeds the supply
- but: not everyone finds free health care desirable
- because: free does not mean the best that is available
- because: government funds are limited but the population is growing
- but: a growing population means a growing tax base, so more income for the government
- because: government funds will be well spent
- because: a healthy citizenry is more productive
- because: health care is a basic human right (Article 25 (1) (1948) )
- but: rights come with the responsibility to pay for them
- but: the government has a responsibility to look after its citizens
- because: citizens pay taxes
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