I know I've bitched about the Canadian system, but mostly because it's misrepresented to other countries, especially to the US. Our healthcare isn't "free" and I think it's ridiculous to wait thirteen hours in emergency room for any reason.
That being said? It's better than nothing. It also makes me think that even if the US gets a medical system that isn't about making money, it will still have a long way to go. It seems like it's punishing people for being sick or born with special needs. That is the number one reason I won't move to the States: I can't imagine going broke just for being sick.
I don't understand why anyone would think universal health care is evil. My only theory is that some people in power think that America is a capitalist nation, so even medical care is fair game.
I hope none of that was too harsh or ignorant. It's kind of a hot topic for me.
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Date: 2009-08-12 07:28 am (UTC)That being said? It's better than nothing. It also makes me think that even if the US gets a medical system that isn't about making money, it will still have a long way to go. It seems like it's punishing people for being sick or born with special needs. That is the number one reason I won't move to the States: I can't imagine going broke just for being sick.
I don't understand why anyone would think universal health care is evil. My only theory is that some people in power think that America is a capitalist nation, so even medical care is fair game.
I hope none of that was too harsh or ignorant. It's kind of a hot topic for me.