"But you have to wait months for a specialist in Canada!"
That's different from the US system, how? Have you ever tried to get appointments? We're also booking many months out.
"Want this live saving surgery? Let's see if insurance will cover it first, you might impact our profits. "
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It all sucks, but at least everyone gets it in some places as opposed to the system working for a privileged few. Ironically, the US does have socialized medicine, it's called Medicare, which is wildly popular.
The US healthcare system is one of the strongest arguments for government take over.
Sure there's some waiting lists but when I have something that may be serious I get seen right away.
In the Netherlands I've also had great care and even subsidized housing when I was making minimum wage.