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artchill, in a perfect world you would be right. But this isn’t a perfect world. Altruism doesn’t exist as much as it should. The kollel guy on Medicaid is not getting the same level of service as the exec with the platinum health plan. There is a reason why people in countries with socialized medicine come to the US to get top-notch care.
Furthermore, there is a shortage of organs because nobody wants to donate. Money will raise the supply and ease the shortage, making it easier on everyone. I will never be rich, and If I C”V ever need an organ, I will be waiting in line with the poor. But the line will move more quickly if it’s shorter.