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The points sjamesb highlight exactly why our healthcare system, which isn't flawless, is one of the best in the World...and as bhaexpress points out, we should be damn thankful we have it.

...I am not a toad!

So, you make a bold statement..which did sound plausible...then when challenged all but say that it is bollocks, that you made it up, yet challenge people to go out and see if they can find the information that backs this up!

I take it from that comment that you have access to the figures, why not post them here or at the very least put up a link.

Maybe...it is just that I thought that if that really were the case then a certain political party, who should remain nameless, would be making the most of letting the nation know!

Where did you get that information from?

I remember Bill Clinton making a speech where he advocated the same system of healthcare that we have in the UK, apparently he was a big admirer of the NHS, however his plans never got off the ground...so I am guessing that Obama will find it difficult too.

It makes you realise how lucky we are to live in a country where there is universal health care available at the point of need, no need to check whether the patient has the requisite insurance policy or means to pay for any care delivered. I have always considered the NHS to be one of the...

Leekbrook You might find that a lot of insurance companies wouldn't touch you with a barge-pole, or charge such high premiums that your pay-cheque might as well go straight to them and not your bank!

The Democrats want universal healthcare, where everyone gets treated regardless of their means like in the UK, paid for through taxation rather than insurance premiums. Those who could afford the best health care would still pay for it in much the same way as they do currently, but a portion of...