Re: a dumb query? pls humor me
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On 03/07/07 12:22, Paul Johnson wrote:
> Steve Lamb wrote:
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>> Paul Johnson wrote:
>>> s. keeling wrote:
>>>> This is a ridiculous statement. I've met a few who did. All
>>>> Canadians, regardless of their position in the scheme of things have
>>>> two choices: accept what you're offered by those in control, or cross
>>>> the border and pay for it and get it, for a price. Here, paying more
>>>> to get it is considered "two tiered healthcare", and "queue jumping."
>>> At least Canadians have that option. If you're American, whether or not
>>> you can afford it, it's only available for a price.
>> *snicker* So, Paul, tell me... what will happen to the Canadian's
>> choice if America goes socialized as well? I mean you just said it's a
>> good thing they have a choice. If we remove that choice then they would
>> be worse off, no?
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> That's a leap of logic. More likely it will inspire Health Canada to offer
> those services suddenly in demand.
Why should it. What does it gain them?
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>>> The bottom line is on both sides of the border there just isn't enough
>>> doctors with the right specialties to go around, how it gets paid for
>>> really doesn't change that.
>> Except for the fact that Canadian doctors are coming down here to make
>> more. Free Market forces pretty much help that whereas your socialist
>> policies would not.
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> My doctor just closed his private practice to take a better paying job at a
> clinic in Canada. Your story doesn't hold out.
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