We all benefit

To those blessed with good health who object to the idea that their healthcare premiums are higher to cover the costs of those who are facing health challenges, consider other things one pays for with no immediate personal benefit.

I’m 67 and have no children. Yet, part of my yearly taxes support public schools.

There are costs associated with being a member of a community that don’t always directly apply to the payer — healthcare costs should be one of them.

This story was originally published July 18, 2017 at 8:32 PM with the headline "We all benefit."