Whatever ends up happening in the US does not affect me but I post about it because I’m rather disturbed at how the political right continually lies and deceives the American people.  Yeah universal health care is expensive but it’s sustainable, unlike the free market system that working so well for them down South… Anyway I thought this article from Reuters was rather good.

Let’s start with value. Most Americans are blissfully unaware that their healthcare system provides appallingly little value for their money. This is because when it comes to costs, they see only the tip of the iceberg. While companies typically pay about three-quarters of an employee’s family premium — on average $12,680 a year — individuals ultimately bear the burden. In a free market, companies do not hand over to their workers more than they absolutely have to. Money spent on healthcare is carved out of take-home pay or other benefits.

Just noticed this video, a pretty good watch for Americans. Our system isn’t perfect, far from it but it’s more fair and not about the money.