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Originally Posted by hulababy
If Obama thinks the Canadian healthcare system is so good, why did the Premier of Newfoundland, Danny Williams, travel to America for heart surgery????Williams was unapologetic about his decision to fly to Miami for treatment. He said "This was my heart, my choice and my health" Likewise, former prime minister of Canada, Jean Chretien, flew to the U.S. to go to the Mayo clinic. so, if America offers the best treatments, why would we want to have socialized medicine as they have in Canada?? Or is it possible ObamaCare isn't just about socialized medicine???? If you look closely, you'll find it's really about the "redistribution of wealth" That's correct - comprehend the Nasty reality. Obamacare isn't about health care - it' about the government stealing from the "makers" and giving to the "takers" That's right you libs. Get in Line BEHIND someone else who hasn't paid a dime and doesn't belong in this country in the first place!! It's going be one long hell of a ride. let's hope maybe your gone before it begins!! If not, enjoy the ride!! And don't worry about it, you'll find out what's in the bill AFTER they pass it. Adios Amigo
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Originally Posted by Barefoot
There was a Provincial Premier (Danny Williams) that went to the US for heart surgery in 2010. And that caused a lot of press. In his case, I believe there was a new technique being pioneered in Florida, and he wanted to take advantage of that. It was widely reported as the Canadian Prime Minister, but that wasn't the case. I have no doubt that there are some very wealthy Canadians who go the the USA for surgery. No doubt at all. But I think it is erroneous to think it happens frequently. Heck, if I were a Billionaire who needed an operation, I'd probably shop around all over the world for the best procedure.
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Just because a country like Canada has socialized medicine, it doesn't mean they have exclusive rights to the the latest and best medical techniques. Yesterday I posted about Canadians visiting other countries for medical advice or surgery (above post). There are probably some prominent Americans who have visited Europe to learn about new techniques. This is nothing new.
Socialized medicine works very well in Canada. But it's not perfect, it's expensive, and it's not easy to implement. I'm not sure that the US is ready for the challenges of implementation, or that the citizens are willing to be heavily taxed to support it.