[snugs]

And that is a teacher saying “free” it is not free you only have to look at countries that have so called free health care including my own.

Taxes are sky high, quality is low and waiting lists for non emergency procedures long.

Dentists are so disillusioned with it and because they cannot do both NHS and private as their schedule would not cater for it most decent ones only offer private care now. It is very hard to get a good dentist on the NHS in fact if you miss an appointment without telling them in advance unless it is a very good reason they have the right to strike you off the NHS list.

Also if like me you do not like dentists and take too long they also have the right to say they cannot treat you under the NHS as you take up more than one appointment. So I am either forced to pay per visit or take out insurance for dental care and that is in a so called “free” health care system. Plus also both dental and optician care has never been totally free or judged to be paid by your taxes we have always had to pay something.

Doctors play the system and consultants earn big money on the NHS and then also practice privately holding clinics on their days off or evening or weekends.

[mathluv]

My grandson calls me frequently for advice on how to respond to several of his teachers. He is 16 now, and has had several lib teachers. Three years ago, he covered his books with bumper stickers that he knew would get the attention of his 8th grade history teacher. His younger brother is not as vocal, but will say something when the moment comes.

I gave the oldest 'Rush 24/7' for his birthday - he was thrilled!!!