The United States is the only modern nation that doesn't rely on a government-run, universal health coverage system. We spend twice as much or more on health care than other nations on health care. Does this mean we are behind the rest of the world, or that they know something we don't?
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Yes, we are the only modern country without universal health care. Many health care reformers see this as a bad thing. It is not. So you have to ask yourself... What kinds of problems are common to these foreign, mandatory universal health care systems?
The greatest flaw in foreign universal health care is the lack of money to take care of those with the most need. Tiny distressed babies, seniors, and those with chronic conditions suffer the most. For instance, it is common to see older citizens in foreign nations walking slowly, hunched over, aided by a cane. Their health care system gladly supplies them with a $10 cane to help relieve their suffering. In the U.S. we provide $6,000 motorized scooters to give them maximum mobility. Obviously it cost our system much more to do more, but we do it because we can. When you think about it, are we willing to give up the care we have grown so accustomed to?Matthew Reynolds
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