Most treatment in the United States is elective. It is the hip or knee replacement that while not life threatening impacts the quality of life. A system such as Canada’s will impact many. Also you must remember that those who are debating the change, and have the power to implement it are covered under a specific plan for politicians etc that will not change under any new plan.

It is the same in public education. The politicians say we must fix the public schools etc yet no politician puts there children in any public school. What is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander.

Many Americans think a national health insurance will be the be all and end all. If you look at what is actually being said they speak of monitoring treatment plans, which in layman’s terms means you have some government hack deciding your treatment plan. Living in Mass I can say Larry is right that no one is turned away. All you need to do is to walk into any emergency room and see that is correct.

Most treatment in the United States is elective. It is the hip or knee replacement that while not life threatening impacts the quality of life. A system such as Canada’s will impact many. Also you must remember that those who are debating the change, and have the power to implement it are covered under a specific plan for politicians etc that will not change under any new plan.

It is the same in public education. The politicians say we must fix the public schools etc yet no politician puts there children in any public school. What is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander. That is how it is in Washington.

Also most people don’t realize that many states including Massachusetts by law cannot turn anyone away from an emergency room regardless of ability to pay, though this does vary by state.

I’ve always wondered though why we can’t pay for medical service in Canada is we are able to. My parents have long wanted to do so as they are able to afford it. Why can’t Canada have a private/public system? Other countries do so.

Canadians always have the option to take a “medical holiday” to the States, pay your $20,000 and have your treatment right away. So if they’re tired of wait times, they should put their money where their mouth is.

We should really be making comparisons with the rest of the rich nations (UK, Australia, Europe, etc.) The US is a statistical anomaly where most “healthcare” money goes to insurance and drug companies.

I don’t attempt to suggest that one system is better than the other, but some of her statements just do not agree with my experience, and I’ve lived and obtained healthcare services in both countries for myself and my family.

I spoke with a fellow in California with severe emphazima who was trying to find a way to move to Canada as he couldn’t afford his treatments. He assured me he wasn’t alone!
Good discussion

Ironic thing to say, as your very own blog response is even worse as far as misinformation, she has statistics, you reply with anecdotal evidence! bravo borsato