spOOki, it sounds like you're okay, and I'm glad. I'm wondering about is those less able and more vulnerable? Those people who are not employed or uninsurable? I believe that society has a duty to care for those people. That's the problem with capitalism, it's all about winners and losers. If you get a serious, chronic illness you are by definition, a 'loser' in that system.

I'm not suggesting that nationalised health care is perfect. I work in this area, and am frustrated by it often. But I have the luxury of treating patients according to need, not their ability to pay.

I'm done, this thread has drifted off topic.