Michael Moore's new documentary "SICKO" definitely put the issue of socialized medicine back in the public's imagination (the first sustained debate on this in the US in recent memory was during the Clinton administration). Here's an interesting article about Canada's socialize medicine experience:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArti...70338135202343
While I tend to agree with free market solutions, the constant rise in health insurance does make one wonder....