Well, Casloy, if the demand is high, doesn't that mean that most Americans want it? Benjamin Franklin said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Wise words from a wise American. I agree with you about the lawsuit thing. It is something I will think about so thanks.
Lepidopteran
Well, demand in this case is artificially higher because people can get something free they would otherwise pay for. If I have a sore throat I am far more likely to go to a doctor if I know I only have to make a 12 dollar co-payment. If I had to pay the entire doctor bill I am more likely to just ride it out with aspirin. Does anyone who has insurance comparison shop for doctors based on price? Of course not, and that's one of the reasons medical care is so expensive. Every time we expand "free" medical care (free meaning someone else pays for it) the cost of medical care goes up.