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theKing:
Pretty much agree with ya on that!
One bit that does not stand up is :
"One of the reasons it is exorbitant (just one) is because of the expense of providing care for those that cannot pay or can pay little. "
How come I am lending guys money to pay for healthcare in the US?? I also know a few who just cannot get health insurance (cos of "exisiting conditions") at any reasonable price.
The fact is other countries often provide healthcare "free" (via taxes that at very close to the tax rates of the US) and there are also other countries (just like where I am now) - that provides free healthcare of a very high standard, with no waiting lists or crap to all - even visitors on vacation!
BTW... There are a couple of US folks working here.. one, where there are four in the family. He ended up in hospital for a short time and was stunned that he was not charged for this service :-) He then took out some private healthcare policy for all the family that costs about $240/year and includes all "pre-existing conditions", dental care and a load of other stuff:-) When other countries can do this, (and have an international index ranking of healthcare greater than the US or many Euro countries), it sure does not look too hot when high tax regime countries cannot even manage this - and I ain't just talking about the US :-)
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