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    I am hoping the the same John, my state wants to sue to having the Healthcare???? Hey I do live in SC, I should not be surprise!

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    If it's any consolation Elephant, know that the rest of us will be fighting hard for everyone's rights across the country. If any of us suffer, we all suffer.

    John-- so good to see you! I miss your posts. Thanks for taking care of us visitors even when we don't have the good grace to return the favor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lightwarrior View Post
    I also stayed up watching and am in total agreement with you. I made lots of phone calls and sent a lot of emails. I cried with joy when the vote count reached 216. It's not over though, we need to keep the heat on Senators, I am contacting all Senators (My Senators are John McCain and Jon Kyle, I contacted their offices but not much chance of them being supportive)
    Oh dear! xx

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    Are you serious?
    What is the system of health care used in Canada?

    The universal health care systems operated in most European countries are jealously guarded by almost the entire population. Probably the most popular thing politicians ever did! And as a bonus, it seems to save us one hell of a lot of money and give better results than the system operated until now in the US.
    I am pretty happy with the system we have in Canada. There is gripping about it at various times, but when I think of all the tests and specialists I've seen since I've gotten sick, all covered for by my monthly premium, which if I was too poor to pay would not even have to be paid, I am very, very grateful. Everyone gets taken care of.

    Our drugs are rather pricey. Our second last right wing Prime minister made some agreement with the big drug companies. It is amazing how much influence the corporations can have by spreding around enough money to influence enough ignorant people, or simply buying the politicians. I find it mind bending the way some people are protesting the Health Care Bill. It is like saying fresh air is bad. How can you not be willing to have all your fellow citizens looked after?

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    [QUOTE=germaine;13163. How can you not be willing to have all your fellow citizens looked after?[/QUOTE]
    *sigh* I know.

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    What about care of the elderly?

    In the UK your medical needs are all covered for "free" by the NHS, but if you become old and infirm you must pay for your own care needs. This includes such things as help with cooking, washing, dressing or even the cost of staying in a residential home. You can get these things paid for by the taxpayer only when you have no money of your own left and this includes the sale of your house.

    We have an election coming up and all the parties want to offer full payment for care of the elderly as a policy, but can't decide (or won't say!) how it is to be funded. Every suggestion is greeted with howls of protest from the opposition parties.

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    Wow-- we are so behind.... We offer nothing like that for our elderly and I can't even imagine such a proposal. Kudos to you folks for taking care of each other.

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