On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:36:25 -0700, Bart wrote:


What's the problem with government health systems?

What's more important, continued support for a private health care system, or American jobs? It seems
to be overlooked that our health care system costs upwards of 15% GDP, while those countries with
universal health care spend @10% GDP. That extra 5% is the reason is the reason our automotive
sector is fleeing north, expanding operations in Canada, while curtailing them here. In a global economy,
5% extra cost puts us at a considerable economic disadvantage. Ignore that at your peril.

That's just job losses. Let's not consider the lower life expectancy and higher infant mortality our health
system provides.