“A society cannot have complete equality,” M. Couchepin said. “It is not possible. You can earn more money than your neighbor; that is not society’s business. But a good railway system, a good school system, a good health system—the basic needs of the people—must be handled with a high degree of equality. To have a great sense of solidarity among the people, all must have an equal right—and particularly, a right to medical care. Because it is a profound need for people to be sure, if they are struck by the stroke of destiny, they can have a good health system. Our society must meet that need.”
