> there is also no job protection

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra

It’s not perfect, but the US isn’t a perfect union either. Healthcare is usually more of working class concern, or for the working age but unemployed, which is not a small risk …

But let’s at least admit where some protections exist.