[AnotherUnixGeek]

He was a man of color with no health insurance and no means to pay for treatment

I don't believe for a second that any of these factors played any part in Duncan being sent home, but it's not clear why any non-American of any color with no health insurance and no means to pay for treatment would fly into this country and expect to be treated. Inevitably, taxpayers will be asked to absorb the cost and I, for one, have not agreed to pay for free medical care for people from other countries.

I know that when I travel abroad, I make sure I have adequate medical travel insurance. I do not expect the taxpayers of the nations I choose to visit to provide me with expensive medical treatments at no charge to me on demand. Mr. Duncan should have done the same, or he should have stayed home. And before his nephew complains, I'd like him to explain why he did not pay for his uncle's medical care but expects me to do so.

[Mom MD]

I will say some of the uninsured that we treat (and they get exactly the same care as the insured) are some of the most demanding, complaining, ungrateful jerks you will ever meet. Their entitlement and chip on their shoulder is so large they are in danger of not fitting through the door. Never so much as a thank you, just the next demand we can meet for them....