answer:For me, there is a key question, that causes me to alter between total agreement, and total disagreement of the statement. I would say, the more advanced a society becomes, the more dependent its citizens become, if they wish to keep the life style and benefits that come with it. If you are willing to die a slow death without medical treatment, you are not dependent on health care at all. I know that sounds insane to many of you, but a lot of civilizations in the world accept a slow death without medical treatment as a part of their day to day life. If you are in the civilization long enough, you will get institutionalized by it, and will fear leaving it, and losing what you get from it. However, if you are willing to throw caution to the wind, then it is quite easy to stand up and walk away leaving it all behind.