Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
Now, if you have a problem that can potentially kill you, you'll still be stuck on that waiting list.
Personally, I think that a socialized health care plan for the U.S. would not be in the best interests for the majority of Americans. My dad's side of the fam all live in Ontario or Quebec. Really... Canadian health care is not that great of a system. Sure it is funded by tax money, so everyone who pays taxes (and some who don't) can get treatment whenever you need it... but the lists are sooo long.

It basically works like this. Say I have a simple bacterial infection, that really all that I need is a prescription of antibiotics and maybe something additional. Simple eh? No. When you go into one of the public clinics you fill out a preliminary questionnaire that asks you your symptoms, why you are there, what you need. etc.etc So you give the admins this form and they then put you in a que based on your treatment priority. So if there are people there who are in need of medical attention faster than you... you are screwed.

I'm not sure what solution would be good for the U.S. but for now... well. *shrugs*

I know in Oregon for several years now we have a "sorta" socialized health care option that the State grants to low income families and those who are disabled or elderly. But Oregon is a very different state comparatively from the rest of the U.S. We have an odd government.