Replying to a message of John Massey to Shannon Talley:

 JM> Shannon Talley -> Earl Croasmun wrote:

 >>> You mentioned the 'right' to medical care.  You have a right to the
 >>> fire
 ST>> department when your house catches on fire.

 JM> Not always. If you live in a district covered by a volunteer fire
 JM> department and have not paid the fee charged annually to homeowners,
 JM> the fire department may or may not put out the fire.

Actually volunteer fire departments are tax supported - at least in this area.
You're thinking about jurisdictions that have privatized their fire departments,
ISTR that Scottsdale, AZ, is one such community.

 ST>>  You have the right to medical care.

 JM> Says who?
 JM> Not the U.S. Constitution

No legitimate right places a debt or obligation on another.  Jan Bacher made
that point nearly 20 years ago.

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