Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

But, who cares if there is some "perceived pressure" not to do unhealthy things. (Ride motorbikes, smoke, drink sugar and be obese).

Nobody in Australia stops to think if they should not risk their health because it might cost their fellow tax payers a few extra dollars.



Where’s the evidence that that kind of pressure ever makes a difference to anyone's behaviour?

Surely the pressure to avoid debilitating illness/injury or slow/painful premature death is far more profound, and for anyone who doesn't care about that, there are much bigger issues at play than the cost of healthcare.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: