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It's a big complex mess of an issue, but it doesn't have to be. Once people stop worrying about "having to pay for everyone else" and just realize that a UHS covers you and your family completely without having to pay extra insurance fees, well, that's really all that matters to each individual, no?
The USA is almost at a crossroads on this issue. You can either build a workable new system that covers everyone and removes any further instances of horror stories like those contained on Moore's movie, or you can continue on clunking away with your existing mess.
And before arguing ad nauseum with me because you still think what you have now is better, answer me this: Why is it that out of all the friends, aquaintances, and relatives I know who are US citizens, nearly ALL of them envy the Canadian system (especially so when the hospital bills start rolling in). Why? Are they all stupid whereas you are smart? Or maybe they see past their own situation and can consider all those Americans who currently can't qualify for health insurance?
One other thing some of you may be overlooking --- think about it... all those "idiots" out there who refuse to pay for private insurance and are running the risk of facing massive bills if they need an appendix removed or have a serious illness etc would have no choice but to contribute to a universal healthcare system. :D
Does that not offset some of the concern over others not paying?
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