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Recently a friend asked me why I think health care is a right rather than a privilege. My friend is on the conservative side of the aisle, and we’ve had a few constructive, interesting, online discussions about politics. My initial thought – and, like many other initial thoughts, one that was best left unvoiced – was “It just is; why wouldn’t it be? Isn’t it obvious?” Not exactly the most convincing argument for health care being a right. Several weeks have passed as I’ve thought about the ques… Continue