Brad – you might be right!

David – exactly, our system isn’t perfect but it is better than the American one. I think the US gov’t should focus on improving the health system rather than trying to come up with the “perfect” system.

Guinness – I too like the fact that you don’t need a good job to have health coverage.

CC – mmm…cash sounds pretty darn good right about now!!

Thanks for the link.

I’ve used both the US and Canuck health systems (and the Irish too, for that matter). They all suck in different ways. I miss having a doctor who was available more than 4 hours a day, and knwoing if he moved I could just sign on next door. But I’m very glad that my coverage isn’t dependant on staying gainfully employed, and that we’re not playing “spot the small print in your sixth insurance documents in six years!” any more.

Stay healthy, people.

You say you’re not “Addicted” but just wait a few years. I think that Cheap is well on his way and you’re just in a denial phase (haha).