19 Mar 18
Originally posted by @metal-brainNo, because imported steel is of the same quality as exported steel. A doctor trained in the United States is probably not the same as a foreign doctor. If doctors were equivalent we certainly should take advantage of cheaper prices and import services at cheaper prices.
Does this article make a good point?
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/43810-steel-tariffs-and-doctors-a-teachable-moment
19 Mar 18
Originally posted by @quackquackHere is an excerpt from the article:
No, because imported steel is of the same quality as exported steel. A doctor trained in the United States is probably not the same as a foreign doctor. If doctors were equivalent we certainly should take advantage of cheaper prices and import services at cheaper prices.
"While it is reasonable to have high standards to ensure that the people who practice medicine are competent, it is absurd to imagine that the only way a person can become a competent doctor is by completing a US residency program. There is a considerable amount of research showing that other wealthy countries have comparable outcomes, indicating that their training is as good as ours, at least from the standpoint of treating patients."
19 Mar 18
Originally posted by @metal-brainThe US certainly does not believe foreign doctors are equivalent to ours. If they aren't then perhaps foreign doctors aren't adequate substitutes. If goods are equivalent then we certainly shouldn't have tariffs as in all contexts it makes us pay more for the same goods/ services.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"While it is reasonable to have high standards to ensure that the people who practice medicine are competent, it is absurd to imagine that the only way a person can become a competent doctor is by completing a US residency program. There is a considerable amount of research showing that other wealthy countries hav ...[text shortened]... ting that their training is as good as ours, at least from the standpoint of treating patients."
20 Mar 18
Originally posted by @quackquackA US residency program will make them good doctors? Please explain.
The US certainly does not believe foreign doctors are equivalent to ours. If they aren't then perhaps foreign doctors aren't adequate substitutes. If goods are equivalent then we certainly shouldn't have tariffs as in all contexts it makes us pay more for the same goods/ services.
20 Mar 18
Originally posted by @metal-brainIt's not the residency of the doctors. It's the training of the doctors.
A US residency program will make them good doctors? Please explain.
21 Mar 18
Originally posted by @quackquackTell that to our government. They only require residency.
It's not the residency of the doctors. It's the training of the doctors.
23 Mar 18
Originally posted by @kquinn909You are claiming to be an expert because you are a welder? LOL!
Been welding steel plate and pipe for over 40 yrs. You're talking out your arse. Big diff in how steel is manufactured.
I work with barbed wire fence. Does that make me an expert on trade? LOL!
23 Mar 18
Originally posted by @metal-brainSteel quality varies, you don't need to be a self declared expert to know it, but if you'd handled enough of it you would know too.
You are claiming to be an expert because you are a welder? LOL!
I work with barbed wire fence. Does that make me an expert on trade? LOL!
23 Mar 18
Originally posted by @wajomaI'm sure manufacturers know about it well. Anybody would buy the best quality they can for the price. What is your point?
Steel quality varies, you don't need to be a self declared expert to know it, but if you'd handled enough of it you would know too.
Do you have a point at all?