The problem remains, however, that even in your instance, there is no mandate to take care of every person. If it's left up to private organizations, unless they're rigorously regulated by the government, there will always be those left behind. As a matter of fact, I cannot think of a single charitable organization serving the needs of the poor in the US that is not Christian affiliated. Much more often that not, their first goal, or at least a primary goal, is to convert people. I don't think that becoming a Christian should be a prerequisite to regaining health. Nor do I think that that sword should be hanging over one's head if they choose to ``ignore'' the conversion principle.

I would have no problem if the government established a private organization whose sole goal is to provide health care to everyone regardless of creed without ulterior motive. But that's not what exists now, and it offends me.