Socialism cannot compete!

Free-Market Healthcare Falling Victim to Recession

"Could it be possible that our free market healthcare system is rationing care just like the socialist systems?"

Nice attempt to equate the two! Apples & oranges -- weren't you just talking of participants in the free market delaying ELECTIVE procedures such as joint replacements, weight loss surgeries, etc.?? How is that the same as the inability to get care in some places in Europe for NEEDED procedures???

I've had it JUST ABOUT UP TO HERE with you damn socialists and your push to make the rest of us pay for YOUR healthcare!! Willing to twist the facts in this manner to get it, too.

You want to know why healthcare is sooo expensive in this country? We now mandate health insurance coverage of contraceptives. We have regulations mandating other coverages as well. The result is less choice in plans, and therefore a higher minimum cost. We also have a LARGE dollar cost for things resulting from OUR OWN poor CHOICES -- do you even realize the percentage of ER patients who are their due to alcohol-related accidents, drug use, etc.? How about the costs of STDs, testing for them, and treatment? Adding up yet? Ok, then add on the costs from smoking and poor diet and exercise habits. Starting to get the picture??

We don't need "Universal Health Care"...we need a return to old-fashioned, moral living, where people avoid these behaviors, take care of themselve, and accept personal responsibility for their lives.