In a recent demonstration in New York City, protesters criticized the perceived greed and cruelty in healthcare. Mehmet Oz, the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, called for personal accountability in health as a patriotic duty. This remark has sparked backlash as it embodies a concerning narrative that attributes health issues to individual failings, reflecting a broader eugenic mentality within the administration. Critically, these ideas risk stigmatizing those with chronic illnesses, framing poverty and health challenges as personal shortcomings rather than systemic issues.
"It is the patriotic duty of all Americans to take care of themselves. It's important for serving in the military, but it's also important because healthy people don't consume healthcare resources."
"When wealth is passed off as merit, bad luck is seen as bad character. This is how ideologues justify punishing the sick and the poor."
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