Obama health care agenda: SKEWERED!

I don't see any of this as a diatribe against Michelle Obama. I see a knowledgable experienced professional tired of seeing resources intended to help the sick being squandered by people who know nothing about health care. As to the Canadian system compared to the USA, let each country chose what it thinks best. I have no problem with that. The best system without doubt is a hybrid where both kinds exist side by side and compete to be the best.

Canada definately has problems with the healthcare system. However all basic care is covered free of charge. Yes there are huge waiting lists. Howeever Canadians who go down to the states to get things done have money... a lot of it. I have never even dreamed of going to the states for any kind of medical care.

All of you who point out the shortcomings of Canadian healthcare are right to some extent. I did say it was not perfect, however, from personal experience I have something to add. Earlier this year I fell ill and had to be hospitalized for two days. Iwas seen by three specialitsts, had 2 ECG's, an EEG, a CT scan and and MRI. The total cost to me was $ 46.30. Yes, there are long waiting lists for some procedures especially non life threatening surgeries. As far as MRI's are concerned some hospitals operate 24 hours a day 6 days a week. I had a choice to take an appointment at 3 a.m. waiting 3 days, or I could go to Buffalo N.Y with a one day waiting time and pay $ 750.00. Many people who have money do avail themselves of quicker US medical treatment. While waiting for my MRI appointment I observed the booking clerk on the phone trying to schedule people for appointments. No, a Saturday was not convenient, no, an appointment at 1 a.m. in the morning was unacceptable, yes, they would wait 6 months. It is also true that the Province of Ontario will send people to the US if the condition is life threatening and pay for the treatment there. The patient usually has to cover some part of the treatment. There are horror stories everywhere but I don't think for one minute ordinary Canadians with average salaries would give up their health care. I have met Americans who are $ 40 000 in debt because of medical bills. As one of you pointed out there are vast numbers of Canadians who don't have a family doctor. I was one of them because I had moved to another city. While in the hospital I was referred to the family clinic which operates within that hospital and I can now be seen by the same family practitioner on a regular basis.I find that very convenient since she has access online to all my medical records. Before this I always availed myself to the services of a walk-in clinic. No one in Canada has to die because of lack of medical help or money. If you are on Mylot for a while you can also read posts of people who say they feel ill, and invariably someone will suggest they go and see a doctor. More often than not the person will say they cannot afford it because they have no insurance.

You might as well watch an Alex Jones documentary if you think Sicko is real journalism.

I've actually been to Cuba and they do have free and great health care. This is well known. I didn't get this fact from Sicko. I knew this ahead of time.

And Most Western media is banned in Cuba because it is a Dictatorship and they like to keep the people in the dark about anything outside of their beliefs. I didn't say Cuba was perfect. There is a lot wrong with a Country that won't let its citizens leave.

The article reminds me of when the Clintons did not want to listen to Doctor's remarks concerning their proposed healthcare plans.

Too many people who want the government to take over health care just don't seem to realize they will get the efficiency of the Department of Motor Vehicals combined with the service of the Post Office clerk's window. To see exactly what I mean, anyone desiring government health care should check out the Veterans Health Care. This is government run health care as it really is.

Neither dumbocrats or retardicans are to be trusted with anything important. That certainly includes health care.

I suspect Obama is a good person. He seems to be a devoted husband and parent. He seems to be mostly honest. It is his policies I don't like. Please, read the book AUDACITY OF HOPE. If you know anything about the US CONSTITUTION and how government is supposed to work, you just might be as appalled as myself after reading this book. In particular, pay close attention to Obama's opinion as to how the court system is supposed to work.