But I'm sure if they waited long enough, they would die, no? I'll admit that I do reserve some belief that the Government may be able to provide healthcare, but I can't agree with the principle of letting the modern United States Government do it. It is my firm belief that when Government gets involved, sh*t gets f**ked up (see handling of the auto companies, banks, wars, etc.) So while I believe that the idea of universal healthcare is noble and reasonably practical idea, I cannot trust the modern Government to do it. Maybe we could see reform in which the Government only provides care to those who can't afford it, but still allow some aspect of a free market-based system? All in all, I believe we must keep the free market in play in this area. It is crucial. I support the idea of universal healthcare, but I cannot support its implementation into the modern United States.
In Canada, you are only put on a list if your operation is non-essential. If your condition is life-threatening or emergency, you're given treatment right then and there. It's all case-by-case. My best friend is moving to the US from Canada someday, and she dreads what living under our healthcare system is going to be like for her compared to what she has now. And personally, I don't think "They screw everything else up" is a very strong argument against any government action, in general. We'd definitely be worse off if we simply didn't have government.
Also, remember that Obamacare is not NHC. It forces you to choose a private insurance company and live with the costs. Part of the reason why the bill sucks is because it, if anything,
benefits the private insurance companies.
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