The Fallacy of Socialized Medicine
One might think that Americans could not see the writing on the wall of the experience of others when it comes to socialized medicine. America may have its troubles with its medical system – yet only has to look to our “neighbor to the North” , that it Canada for an example of what is to come . Indeed in Canada when major high ranking politicians or their families take ill , it is widely reported in Canadian press how these figures , or their families “run to the US ” for medical care. The amazing part is that these events are not said in a negative light , or the point that there is a two tier medical system in Canada for the privileged , but rather looked on as positive thing – almost as American’s treasure people of fame. Its as if Canadians expect their leaders to be treated well well – so the country can prosper – but not be treated at home in Canada , or treated in the same system to the same standards as they unfortunately have come to expect.
What is the stop gap and saver of the Canadian medical system is the proximity of most Canadians to the American medical system and the systems or rapid travel and communication in our modern era. Imagine if this safety valve of close by , relatively affordable American health care did not exist . Canadians would certainly be in more trouble.
Such is life.
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