[Faithfull]

(Anyone who thinks socialized medicine is such a hot idea should be made to spend some time in a country that has it.)


You are exactly right! I just had a long conversation with two people- one from Ireland, another from London.
Both expressed the utter failure of the socialized medicine system in their respective countries. One noted his daughter was told it would be 6-8 weeks for orthopedic x-rays despite her being unable to walk on the leg. Another example was the 8 week wait for breast cancer treatment for a cousin. There were several examples and the irony of the conversation was the fact they they both have since purchased private health insurance. In fact, they said that many people are now working two jobs so they can afford private health care coverage. (in addition to the higher taxes socialized medicine caused) Now they pay high taxes for a failed national health care system and also buy private health insurance so their families are properly covered and cared for.

[Cementjungle]

You are exactly right! I just had a long conversation with two people- one from Ireland, another from London.

One of my sisters has lived in England for the past 30 years. She says there are 2 health care systems, the public one and the private one for people with money. Both are worth what you pay for them.