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**FelixQY** · 07-04-2011, 02:23 PM

Short run, it would hurt. Long run, wealthy Americans would be better off. As it is now, the present system is unsustainable. So your "choices" are to fix the system now or have no choice but to give up the system later.

Having Canada style healthcare is doubling down on a losing hand. You'll pay more for worse care, you'll see less, not more technology, your doctors and nurses will be paid less, you'll have longer waiting lists.

As it is now, the American system is superior in both access and care, even for those who aren't rich.

07-04-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
FelixQY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 601 Senior Member	Short run, it would hurt. Long run, wealthy Americans would be better off. As it is now, the present system is unsustainable. So your "choices" are to fix the system now or have no choice but to give up the system later. Having Canada style healthcare is doubling down on a losing hand. You'll pay more for worse care, you'll see less, not more technology, your doctors and nurses will be paid less, you'll have longer waiting lists. As it is now, the American system is superior in both access and care, even for those who aren't rich.
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