[ksen]

No. It gives too much decision-making to the state. This isn’t just about the money.

And yet routinely the US ranks behind many other countries that do have a universal heath care system.

[dfwgator]

In a smaller country with a more homogenous population, maybe.

But in a multi-cultural country like the US, it would be a huge mess.

[SoothingDave]

And yet routinely the US ranks behind many other countries that do have a universal heath care system.

Behind in what? By what measure? Comparing what to what?

[Cyber Liberty]

And yet routinely the US ranks behind many other countries that do have a universal heath care system.

{sigh} You again. I'm not wasting the time today.

[muawiyah]

Look, if you want to play statistica games, do it by yourself. When you compare the multi-racial, multi-ethnic USA to other countries that's simply illegitimate. Break it down by ethnic group. Compare, for example, African-Americans to Nigerians! Compare Minnesotans to Northern Europeans.

Guess what ~ Americans will rank ABOVE the others.

Why should we adopt something like Single Payer which, using ethnic group to ethnic group analysis, can be demonstrated to be harmful to our health!

[Lou L]

And yet routinely the US ranks behind many other countries that do have a universal heath care system.

I wouldn't necessarily fall for that argument. The underlying statistics are manipulated, and the data points they use to measure "ahead" or "behind" are cherry-picked to support the cause.

The US has the most advanced healthcare, and an overwhelming majority of advanced treatments are discovered and perfected here.

[RoadGumby]

Then why don’t you MOVE to those single payer countries, experience the care and report back to us?

I worked in Canada, and was treated to the experiences of the Canadians regarding their healthcare. It is not well loved, nor is it cheaper.