RFK Jr Asks If Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Should Be Accessible To People Smoking 'Three Packs A Day'
Benzinga (Sat, 12-Apr 1:46 AM)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, questioned whether society should bear the cost of healthcare for individuals who engage in unhealthy habits, such as smoking or consuming doughnuts.
What Happened: In an interview with CBS News, Kennedy asked, "If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, should you expect society to pay when you get sick?"
He emphasized that while Americans have the freedom to make such choices, the question remains whether society should cover the resulting health care costs.
Public health experts expressed concern, suggesting Kennedy’s remarks could imply limiting access to health care based on personal behavior.
