Wednesday, September 23, 2009

An opinion on socializing the U.S. healthcare industry from someone in Denmark

(Sherry)
"Is your healthcare socialized? If so what is the general feeling about it? We are complating doing that here and I dont want it."

(Vladimir)
"YES, we do have a national health care system. It is not perfect, but it works. Mind you: this was a democratically taken decision by the people, not rammed through like Nance and Harry are trying in the US Congress. And it is based on a TOTALLY different tradition and political culture than the US has. What is good here could be bad over in your place. My conclusion is that our health system is rather well suited to our needs and culture, and NOT to yours. Solve the real problems in your system according to your traditions and culture. Never copy systems from other places. Like coconut palmtrees dont grow in Central Park."

The following was part of a conversation I had with a gentlemen who lives in Denmark. I found his remarks to be very noteworthy and obtained his permission to quote him on them. I think the man has a very valid point.

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