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Originally Posted by redshift
I have to know out of curiosity, ZP, PBO and anyone else not from the US, why the interest?
I consider myself among the more enquiring Americans, but I can assure you that 99.44% of us could give a vermin's derriere about what goes on outside our borders. Yes we are that ignorant.
So what is it that makes you guys not only care, but seem to take a passionate stance on things like this? I can't seem to wrap my American mind around that, I'll admit...
Thoughts?
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It's hard to answer in a few words, funny you should put it that way though. I know you're speaking only for yourself but the 'ignorant American' is a widespread belief the world has when watching the US...not saying it's right or wrong mind you
I think it's fair to say that every country wants to get these basic issues right. Most don't! Healthcare in Australia is very good on a world standard but ask anyone who lives here & it sucks...when you dig deeper on an individual basis, it usually sucks because it's not perfect by their measure. They can tell you all about how this did or didn't happen to them, how the system could be improved to work better for them or their family. Most people do lack the high view on what the issues are, so the personal discontent gains a big, widespread & ineffective voice...I digress
My family have suffered & benefited equally under a poor health system, so by the law of averages I should be content but I'm not. I have expensive health insurance for my family that is largely a joke, the combined revenue from this was supposed to supplement the 'free' service but in my experience it puts you in front of expensive doctors, specialists, surgeons & services that you pay for. Sure you can claim back against your policies but there's always a shortfall. The issue that really smarts though is the same doctors, specialists, surgeons & services are all free if you're prepared to wait in the free system...as a result only the wealthy & very needy process their health needs through the insurance stream...the system is a con