What do you think about the state of the health care system?

You're quite right. There's really nothing to say after reading that. And yet we're in 2007 almost 2008 and still no progress. Sad.

The "free" health care would be for ALL citizens so we would all be paying for it in one form or another, whether it be through wages or taxes. Three prominent countries, Canada, England and Cuba HAVE figured out a way to make it work. Why can't the United States? And I'm not only saying it because I am one of the millions without insurance and I am working and paying into the system even though I only work part time. Don't get me wrong. I do see your point, I'm no attacking you, I'm just having a conversation concerning why it has not been a priority in this country. I've always had health coverage until I lost my job and have only been able find temporary and part time employment since 1998.

No offense taken. I like a good debate. :o) Our Constitution doesn't give the federal government the power to administer health care. It would only be constitutionally permissible at the state level. Of course, many of the current programs should be state level as well, although that's often disregarded. The founders of this country never intended for us to give nearly half our hard earned money to the government so it could "better spend" it for us. I also don't think the government has a great track record of spending our money. You might also want to look into "rationing" and long waiting periods in countries that offer socialized health care. As a population ages and requires more care, how will the government pay for it? They'll raise taxes again and they may well stop treating the most expensive cases that have poor prognoses. I don't want the government deciding if I'm "worthy" of the cost, and I don't want the government telling me how to eat, sleep, and live or which doctor, medicine, or treatment I MUST use (which it will do if it provides health care).

Good points. I live in America but I'm not an American. I'm ashamed to say that I'm not very up to date on which level of government has the authority to do what. I think though because of all the poor and disabled people here in the US we should try to figure something out. I wouldn't want the government telling me what to do either. And I do agree that the government's track record in handling taxpayers money does not fill me with confidence. As for working half the year for the government, I have my issues with that too. But thats another debate for another time. :-) I've heard stories about the rationing and long waits but I have to think that overall that it may just as well be better than no insurance at all. I see every day how badly the population is aging. It just grieves me. There has been a lot of talk lately about how overweight the population continues to get. I have to admit that I do have a problem in that area as well. Thankfully so far I only have my blood pressure to worry, however I think the fact that it runs in my family is also a contributing factor. Again, a debate for another time. I think I'm going off tangent so I'll shut up now. But overall I think that we are on the same side.