rick gleefully asserts:
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LOL Thanks for admitting I'm right. There is a dual system
already in place in Canada. The prefered get to have their
treatment first, regardless of how many more serious cases may be
in front of them. Maybe the ministers pretend it doesn't happen
because they also take advantage of the system.
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We've established that there is a degree of "duality". In the case of
the armed services, I'm willing to accept that. In the case of the
RCMP, I'm not convinced. In the case of WCB, I'm opposed. So, as a
citizen, I have an opportunity to voice my opposition and vote
accordingly.

As to other types of duality, you'll also know, since you're very
familiar with the Canadian system, that this is highly controversial.
Further, you'd know that provinces which support such duality risk
their federal funding for healthcare.

This duality is far from a "given" in the long term. Nonetheless,
Canada, no less than the USA and most western nations, must grapple
with healthcare issues. It is probably useful to explore options.
Perhaps the Bismark model might be more appropriate than the current
Beveridge model. Perhaps the American model (highly unlikely)?

Ultimately, the decision will be political. As such, it will be based
on values. Right now, if I were betting, I'd bet on a system that is
universal with priorities determined by medical need. "Special"
treatment appears to be anathema to most Canadians (according to all
polls).

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