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[quote=Anonymous]From an access and coverage perspective every other developed country from Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico to Asia, W Europe and in between has better healthcare than the US.  Unless you are stuck in Iraq and war torn places or a seriously backward country that has bigger probs, it will be better than the US,

Use logic.

The US is a capitalist society where healthcare is for profit.  This means that if you have money, the US bar none will be best.  Most advanced, best serviced, etc.  but for the 96% mere mortals that aren't made of money, it will be a nightmare.  Whether it's getting seen, insurance on the back end paperwork, competent healthcare providers or actual ability to afford and access meds, the US will suck depending on the seriousness of your illness : your ability to pay.  It's a direct ratio.  The worse you're sick and poor the worst your outcome.

Whereas everywhere else, you have at least even odds.  In this country there are poor kids in Appalachia who will never have access to proper healthcare - throughout their lives.  No dentist. No pediatrician. It's a sad country we live in unless you are independently wealthy whereas in every other country, even though you pay high taxes, you will have at minimum basic healthcare opportunities for wellness and accidents.

What we pay in fed, state, SS and health insurance, it equals if not exceeds the all in taxes all those socialist countries pay that so many Americans deride.  Do the numbers.  Esp if you have kids because only in the US are you not getting help by way of employment community and educational support. Our healthcare system is a disaster as we can't even get the foundation right. [/quote]

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