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bullseyebarb · 05-06-2007, 17:22

Nothing like getting your knickers in a twist over things you don't understand or know nothing about - such as economics and free market capitalism. FMC has provided a better standard of living for more people around the world than any other system. It brings us competition, choice and a wide array of wonderful goods and services in all price ranges. Whilst the U.S. healthcare system has not been a fully free market for quite some time, it nonetheless remains amazingly inventive and flexible. It would be a lot less expensive, however, if the consumers were back in the mix.

A huge number of Americans are already covered by some form of government sponsored health insurance, including Medicaid, (for the poor). For those who don't qualify for same and cannot purchase private insurance or afford large out of pocket expenses, we have free facilities, such as the Good News Clinic in my own community. Medical, dental, eyes, lab work, X-Rays, drugs, etc., Founded by the wonderful Dr. Sam Poole, a retired cardiologist. Currently, we have 44 dentists, 30 physicians and 100 volunteers, who willingly give of their time for some portion of each month. Dr. Poole refused to accept any federal money to run the clinic, (everything is privately donated). As he so wisely said, "Federal aid not only had strings attached but also ropes and chains." I'd go one further and say that federal money can also be very corrupting. Our medical and business communities do have a moral foundation. There are always exceptions to this rule, of course, but I find them to be in the minority.

05-06-2007, 17:22	#133
bullseyebarb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 636 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 52	Re: The NHS is rediculous Nothing like getting your knickers in a twist over things you don't understand or know nothing about - such as economics and free market capitalism. FMC has provided a better standard of living for more people around the world than any other system. It brings us competition, choice and a wide array of wonderful goods and services in all price ranges. Whilst the U.S. healthcare system has not been a fully free market for quite some time, it nonetheless remains amazingly inventive and flexible. It would be a lot less expensive, however, if the consumers were back in the mix. A huge number of Americans are already covered by some form of government sponsored health insurance, including Medicaid, (for the poor). For those who don't qualify for same and cannot purchase private insurance or afford large out of pocket expenses, we have free facilities, such as the Good News Clinic in my own community. Medical, dental, eyes, lab work, X-Rays, drugs, etc., Founded by the wonderful Dr. Sam Poole, a retired cardiologist. Currently, we have 44 dentists, 30 physicians and 100 volunteers, who willingly give of their time for some portion of each month. Dr. Poole refused to accept any federal money to run the clinic, (everything is privately donated). As he so wisely said, "Federal aid not only had strings attached but also ropes and chains." I'd go one further and say that federal money can also be very corrupting. Our medical and business communities do have a moral foundation. There are always exceptions to this rule, of course, but I find them to be in the minority.