Originally Posted by NewbieNudes

Question: Why is the USA so against universal health care?

I can just walk into the doctor - get checked up FOR FREE. Then if I need meds - get them for like $2 (instead of $30 or $40).

We pay for this privilege through our tax an at extra 3%. (which is a bargain really compared to private health insurance costs)

It's cheap, and provides great peace of mind knowing no matter what happens to you you can get treated in any hospital in the country for free.

I just don't get why America doesn't want that?

Please explain.