There has to be some consumer choice for GPs though because if they are shit (and remember they are often private organisations) then what can a resident do? Move house? (View Post)

Yes it may but I still believe there is a benefit to encouraging normal every day people to participate more in capitalism. It doesn’t work when only the super rich and the banks do it - it just gene… (View Post)

Well yeah. That’s my point. However here we don’t need to pay for the overheads and profits of multiple companies and insurers. (View Post)

For capitalism to make sense the vast majority of people need to be able to participate, i.e. have some capital available to risk and invest. However if I (a higher rate tax payer without children) a… (View Post)

Ps I was unwell yesterday and had excellent treatment on the NHS. Blood tests and CT scan within 3 hours and results within 4. Discharged with medicine and back to work today. Can’t complain really, … (View Post)