One Example

A recent tragedy is an example of government-run care coming up short. Canada has the single pay health coverage for each and every person. Do not be fooled. Employed people and those who can afford it, carry private policies. With real insurance, these are the people who get seen in emergency rooms. At least here, the uninsured have hope of being seen at the hospital.

Bob and I have been to Toronto and Trenton in Ontario several times. I have seen the lines formed outside clinics. I've seen people using crutches and canes in the wrong hand. It was obvious to me they purchased the equipment because a knee repair or a hip replacement were not available yet.

Award winning actress Natasha Richardson experienced a head injury which caused bleeding between her skull and brain. The pressure buildup caused her death.

With prompt diagnosis by CT scan and surgery to drain the blood, most patients survive. Could Ms. Richardson have received this care? In Canada, no. In the U.S., yes.

In addition, Canada has no medical helicopter available for transport. Time ran out for Natasha. There was no true emergency care and no way to get to the U.S. for appropriate care.

Is this where we are headed? I pray not.

'til later