The Canadian system provides basic healthcare for all its citizens, irrespective of their ability to pay. Since money is not supposed to buy "access," those with the greatest need receive first priority.Seems there were these two dudes canoeing from Alaska to Seattle on a two-month long trip. They got sick (acute stomach virus) in Canada, found a small town that had a doctor, only to find that it would cost them $700.00 each just to see the doctor. Then they'd still have to pay for the treatment. They suffered through it 'til they found a bigger town with an indigent care center.
Yeah, that's what I want in America.
This OP shows the true nature of the dimwits that are the Christian Fascists faction of the republican Party.
One of their main arguments against public health care is that EVERYONE will get it isn't it? So....The Canadian example displayed SHOULD be applauded by these numb skulls. Canadian Health care should be for Canadians...Right? Do the for-mentioned American Kayakers pay Canadian taxes? Why should they receive any benefits from Canada?
The Canadian system has been criticized because of waiting times by American conservatives - but these detractors fail to factor in how the American healthcare system would cope if it was forced to provide medical services for the millions of "uninsured" and "under-insured" US citizens that require medical assistance - but can't afford it!
I travel to Puerto Morales, Playa de Paraiso, Puerto Adventuras, PLaya del Carmen and Tulum area south of Cancun yearly. We meet many, many Canadians there and they are upper middle class, wealthy.
I have never met one that disliked their health care system. Not one. That topic is always discussed on my trips there.
I still prefer our system with major changes in benefits and service. Our current system is unsustainable with Medicare and Social Security being 85% of the entire budget in 20 years.
BTW, I highly recommend Valentin Imperial Maya!!