Reply #94: Thanks for your reply...

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Most modern industrial nations have a system of heath care that would undoubtedly be superior to our system.

Our problem in the states is that we get many conflicting views on what works and what doesn't. My fear is that corporate interests will, through their control of the media, promote plans that are more beneficial to them than to the average citizen. When I get a chance, I always try to ask people from other countries about their medical system. Just one way to cut through the bullshit us mushrooms are fed.

I was sorry to hear of your dad's death but glad to hear that the medical establishment was not allowed to suck his or your wallet dry before he died.

My two grandchildren became uninsured when their father lost his job due to the economic downturn. One grandson needs some complicated tests to determine the cause of his frequent migraine headaches. The process to get him on Florida Kid Care was long and somewhat involved. Fortunately the father has landed another job, and now the grandkids are covered. I suspect the tests will still involve some significant out of pocket expense and it is possible the insurance company might not cover the cost using the "preexisting condition" clause.

We need to push our politicians hard to improve our system so that it is affordable and doesn't allow people to fall through the cracks. Yes, it might increase our tax burden, but done properly, it could significantly improve our quality of life.

It many not happen overnight. It may need to be improved as time goes along. But it is a worthwhile effort to support.

Thanks again for your conversation and your views both on guns and medical care. They have proved enlightening and interesting.

Good luck on your computer.Modern technology is great when it works but a real pain when something or someone screws it up.