Nov. 26. 2014
When we demonize the privatization of healthcare, it's not entirely wrong...but we're missing a piece of the puzzle. The
socialized services, including healthcare, are also sponsored by, and therefore
run by the Corporation.
The game involves a system of hierarchy. Big Pharma will put out the amount of money to manufacture the cheaper
drugs, with unpleasant side effects.
Nevertheless, these "grade-C" options
will effectively slap a Band-Aid on symptoms in a way in which will increase
demand. It's due to easy availability; and due to epidemic levels of the
diagnosable-condition invested in. It's also because the condition worth the
investment is affecting a profitable number of people (a majority.)
The better quality the options, the greater value
of the commodity, and the higher the cost. This results in greater limitations
regarding accessibility; of course another reason why the product is valued at
a higher price. This all creates a “quality caste system” if you will.
The corporate game of action is designed to pit
itself against itself, with one side being socialization (the poor, sell for
cheap in higher numbers) and the other side being privatization (the wealthier,
sell for more in fewer numbers.)
Yes, the higher the number of customers, the more
the corporations can sell for cheap. The lesser the number of customers, due to
fewer people being well off, the higher the price, and the higher the quality
too.
Profit goals are reached either way, by the
intentional segregation of the two systems. A system of hierarchy is
maintained. Disempowerment remains. Conflict remains; so competition can
remain. Power is retained.
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