![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Calgary
Moto: Gs500F
Posts: 683
|
![]()
I would really love to hear the Canadian and American opinions on universal health care. Americans maybe you can enlighten me as to why the country seems so opposed and Canadians maybe you can shed some light on how it works here.
I personally love our system, I've lived in both and a good portion of why I came back to Canada was because of our health care system. I had gall bladder surgery, and then went back in a few days later with a raging infection. How much did the operation cost me? $0. How much did a week in the hospital on morphine, percoset and antibiotics cost $0. I just got to focus on getting better and not " how the hell am I going to pay for this ( even just a co-pay can be insane) I do pay more in taxes up here, but seriously the additional taxes is less than what I paid monthly for shitty insurance in the states. Plus prescriptions here are MUCH cheaper than in the U. S. And in the states the people are already paying for the healthcare of people on welfare, gives no incentive to get off and get a job if you are going to lose your healthcare, dental and vision benefits. I saw it a million times where I worked. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
![]() Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
|
![]()
I think we need to do something but at the same time I don't want anything to change. I'm fortunate enough to work for the Gov't and I've got outstanding healthcare benefits and I don't pay a dime for them.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
restorer of the original
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Zionsville,PA
Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500
Posts: 1,331
|
![]()
Although something needs to be done, I sure as hell don't want Obama creating another 112 gov't agencies ( last count in the 2037 pages of the proposed health care plan ) to run his marxist/socialist healthcare plan.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Pug Queen
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Moto: DR200, SV650
Posts: 2,486
|
![]()
I'm for universal healthcare, but if its gets passed here I think it will take a lot of time to work out the kinks. I rather move somewhere, where its already established!
![]() The arguments I have heard against it is that the quality of our care will go down because the doctors will be making less money. And the reason why our healthcare is great is because our doctors have to compete for their business. I haven't really heard many great arguments...our healthcare isn't that great, we rank behind a lot of European nations. I don't know enough about if it works or doesn't work to have a real objective opinion, but I am losing my health insurance this month and its scary. If I end up needing emergency care, I will not be able to afford it or will probably not get the best care because they know I don't have insurance. People get denied procedures here all the time because their insurance won't cover it or insurance won't cover people with preexisting conditions. Its pretty shitty if you ask me. I'm interested to hear the opinions of those in the medical field. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
WSB Champion
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Anaheim, CA
Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R
Posts: 5,570
|
![]()
If left up to the U.S. government, it will eventually go broke or certain groups will be very very rich.
__________________
Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
WSB Champion
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Anaheim, CA
Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R
Posts: 5,570
|
![]() Quote:
There is no such thing as a free lunch....
__________________
Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,022
|
![]() Quote:
Sure there is, its all the drug companies and the perks they try to give so we prescribe their medications. I think they are way too powerful right now and thats a major problem. Tom |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
|
![]()
idk... I'm deployed with a guy who's wife is canadian... they both hate the canadian healthcare system. Too slow and indecisive. She has been waiting 2 years to get her gall bladder removed.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
Posts: 3,569
|
![]()
Honestly cutty.. He's a liar. There is no way you're waiting for 2 years for anything.
Anybody who told you that deserves to be ridiculed, or she wants it removed pre-emptively.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
Posts: 3,569
|
![]()
As for indecisive, there is no board to decide if you get treatment.
If a Dr prescribes it, it gets done. That is a fact. I have never heard of somebody being denied a procedure, much less waiting on a "decision". It sounds like somebody is passing you on fifth or sixth hand info. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|