Originally Posted by
noel
This is an interesting argument that I've heard in a number of situations. It's akin to politicians who back state education being called hypocrites for sending their kids to a private school.
It would be possible for someone to believe that a state health system is the best way forward and to believe that this should be adequately funded and well managed. However, if the NHS is not functioning properly in their local area, it would also be reasonable to opt for private medical insurance, while still holding the view than the NHS is the best way forward long-term.
Or to put it a different way: I wouldn't call someone a hypocrite if they were calling for improvements in water quality, while at the same time refusing to drink river water.