Archive for September, 2009

Since so many folks seem to have a problem with the US going to a univeral health-care system, I have an idea and you can tell me if it is good or not. Why not establish a two-tier system instead? On the first tier and available to everyone would be universal health-care and drug perscriptions much like those in Canada and Europe.

However, on the second tier but still available (although maybe not affordable) to everyone, will be private doctor care and hospitals. The second tier likely would not be a prevailant as the first and would not be state funded. Here would be where those who seek immediate care or elective surgeries (most plastic surgeons would be here) can go and pay a little extra for their services.

Think of these like regular and full-service. You can pay a little more to get, not necessarily better care, but quicker care. So, what about this?
Wendy, thanks for the info about Australia. I’ve even thought about moving there because of how nice it is, but do not know if I could due to the immigration process. Anyways, once all the BS is removed from the argument, the simple reason that the US does not have universal heath-care is because, like many things in the US, money is the final denominator. Too many people are getting rich by actually turning down people and not caring for them. They say "we’ll take their premiums and refuse them care, then we make out like bandits." Which is what they are.

Like I said, some folks argue politics and such as being the reason, but the answer is just cash. Health-care is big business and there are plenty of folks who want a piece of it.

Take care.