text: I think you need to understand the healthcare system of other countries before championing them! I’m most familiar with the systems from Europe. You are put on waiting lists and most often have subpar treatment when seen!  The ones that can afford it have two insurance programs. The one the government forces them to pay for (like Obamacare) and a pricey private one! And why do I know this, because I've worked around the world and come in contact with the people of these countries.
  I'm on medicare and it's nothing to brag about, you pay into ALL the parts and then have to fine a doctor to take it! Of course we could brake the bank and all medical would be paid for with our taxes, (not the govenment but the people pay) but then there would be nothing left to support all the other programes lots of people demand! There is nothing free in this world, someone pays the bill! meaning the people that pay taxes.