In article >,
Goomba38 > wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>
> >> But frankly, I'd rather have this system.
> >>
> >> Miche
> >
> > ...and at least everyone gets the service, even if they have to wait
> > some. or worry about losing the house if they get sick.
> >
> > your pal,
> > blake
>
> But the truth is is that not *everyone* there really "gets the service"
> they want. There is rationing, and exclusions based on age and other
> factors that we don't subscribe to but these are often not mentioned in
> the argument for nationalized health care.

Oh, sure. But mostly it works well.

> There are limitations on
> which doctors one can use or see.

Not in NZ there aren't!

> It is a different system, but not
> necessarily a better one. They each have their points but no country has
> managed to combine the best of each into one program.

Indeed.

Miche

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