Canadian Health Care

[devino246]

I dont wanna get political here, but is Canadian health care really THAT bad? Just curious

 

[dave1701]

I here horror stories all the time and I know for a fact that alot of canadians come over to the USA to get important procedures done

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Not horrible, not great. There's definately room for improvement, but at least I don't get a bill everytime I have to drag my kids to the doctor'e office...

 

[gcarter95]

The health care itself is just fine, we have facilities that are in some cases world class in terms of advanced care & techniques.

The (biggest) problem with Canadian health care is that it is rationed - since we are not ALLOWED to purchase private health care, the ability to service is determned by the level of government funding. As a consequence, those who can afford it go south for immediate service rather than wait in the queue here.

 

[EagleTalons]

Well that sounds better than feeding the Ponzi scheme that we call "healthcare" here.

 

[vgk]

Yea the new obamacare plan will be a disaster in the United States. They will tax us for a while until it actualy kicks in.

 

[devino246]

There is some good in "Obamacare". Now children can stay on ther parents health care until theyre 26. I think the Tanning bed tax is a good idea. If its proven to cause skin problems later in life, why not tax it?

 

[dave1701]

I'm not a big supporter of tanning salons, but we shouldn't tax it because people should be able to do whatever they want, as long as it's not un-ethical or immoral. Getting a tan is neither. If someone goes and gets really tan your going to punish them for that? Who cares if they get sick later on in life. Thats none of our business.

Doing that is just like taxing those who go-karting because it's a "health risk" if you hit a tree. Freedoms's down the tube, country's goin' to hell.

Obama should know that himself, he drinks and smokes (True)

 

[devino246]

The point is, if tanning will cost money in 30 years in the form of medical care, it should be taxed. Its just like a teenager having an outrageous car insurance bill. The fact is that teenagers are more likely to get in an accident justifys that. This countrys been down the tube since day 1. Besides, history repeats its self, and governments dont last long.

 

[gcarter95]

People who eat fast food are more likely to suffer obesity related health issues. Tax 'em. People who engage in motor sports and other thrill-seeking activities are more likely to end up in the ER. Tax 'em. People who drink are at higher risk of a whole host of ailments. Tax 'em.

Total bull. Almost everything you do and everything you eat can be traced to some potential health issue.

 

[dave1701]

Hat tip to gcarter.

to devino: If problems from tanning cost ME money why would YOU care?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Tanning tax? Gonna tax the sun next???

 

[devino246]

People who eat fast food are more likely to suffer obesity related health issues. Tax 'em. People who engage in motor sports and other thrill-seeking activities are more likely to end up in the ER. Tax 'em. People who drink are at higher risk of a whole host of ailments. Tax 'em.

Total bull. Almost everything you do and everything you eat can be traced to some potential health issue.

True, true, very true. Mabe John Stewart was right, mabe Obama has finally found a way to tax everyone but black people. jk