(Companion thread to Choob's When You Die)

I've been thinking about this for a long time. Apparently, it's important WHY we die. If you're a soldier or cop and you're killed in the line of duty, you're a hero. You'll probably get a medal and parade. If you're a victim of random or domestic violence you might get a blurb on the local news, and some philanthropic group will take up your cause to raise money for similar victims.

If you die because genetic factors gave you X disease, people feel sorry for your genetic 'death sentence'; no fault of your own. Pediatric cancers fall into that category. But if you're poor, your demise becomes your own fault...

While I'm glad for scientific breakthroughs, and the reliance on medical professionals that can prolong life......I'm fed up with the US "health care" system that determines WHY you die is largely based on your ability to pay