I do think it is hopeless (as well as not our business) to constantly attack the NHS. As you point out, it is their system and they are absolutely gaga over it. I guess you could compare it to our appreciation of Social Security.
I just do not want single payer here. I’m getting to an age that would have the death panels salivating!
Well yes, but the American system is the punching bag in those countries. Even talking about “reform” gets the usual “Oh, so you want the US system then where the poor don’t get care?”.