Originally Posted By: DeeKay
Boy it would be nice if the government could supply the best healthcare and spread that cost over all the taxpayers...except, then the government would be deciding what is the best healthcare, what procedures and surgeries are acceptable, and how much the doctor is allowed to make. Then, the rich people would hire the best doctors to treat them on the side.


DeeKay, you haven't been paying attention. We're already stuck with private insurance companies "deciding what procedures and surgeries are acceptable, and how much the doctor is allowed to make." And while the HMOs and drug company executives pile up the profits, we are paying more for health care, and getting less for it,than everyone in countries that have universal health care.

No one in Europe has to re-mortgage his house, max out his credit cards or get handouts from neighbors to pay for needed health care. The fact that an American on this board had to do so reflects shame on all of us and our country.

You are right about one thing, though: the rich people will get the best care. They do everywhere. Always have, always will. Nothing wrong with that.

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