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[Kuros]

Here are the results of an actual poll.

Vote before or after looking at that poll's results, for all I care.

[Ya-ta Boy]

As of now, the votes on this poll seem to be overwhelmingly in favor of socialized medicine. In fact, at this moment the vote is unanimous.

As far as I'm concerned, the only debate should be about what kinds of treatment should be included.

[Kuros]

[Ya-ta Boy]

'Pain' is a little strong. Perhaps 'chagrined' is more accurate. I do think basic medical care is a human right and personal wealth should have nothing to do with it. I'm also aware that we live in a democracy where change is by increments, which can be frustrating.

[Gopher]

Along with the 12% in the poll you ref, I voted "Who knows?" I think there is room for reconceptualization and negotiated compromise with respect to the various interests involved in such questions as this. I would favor reforming the American healthcare system (or lack thereof, however you may stand).

I also think the far left and many in the mainstream left preach the virtues of Socialism formulaicly and dogmatically -- just as many in the far right and the mainstream right do with respect to the so-called free market. So, ultimately, I think people will not reconceive or negotiate anything but rather continue aiming to force their worldview and wills onto others.

The entire thing strikes me more and more as irredeemably puerile -- especially as Michael Moore and co. have chosen to frame their "debate." That is, that we must embrace Britain, Canada, and Cuba's flawless, shining examples...

[wannago]

[Kuros]

[Czarjorge]

I'm increasingly annoyed with "news" people saying things like 'Americans don't want to pay higher taxes even if it means access to social program X, Y, or Z.' When the question is couched as such the answer is the expected 'N-O'. I wonder what the response would be if the question was "Would you, American citizen, prefer not to have to pay for health care if it meant paying a tax increase that is equivalent or less than what the average person pays for healthcare."

[Ya-ta Boy]

[wannago]

[agentX]

At this point, I consider the advice and treatment regiments of Central African traditional witch doctors to be more valid and accurate than the advice of anyone at Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

[Kuros]

[Gopher]

[Ya-ta Boy]

Does anyone know the details of the Korean system? Every time I've had contact with it, I've gotten fast, efficient service at a reasonable price--except the one time the doctors were on strike.

[Gopher]