Reply #2: Every country has its share of healthcare horror stories.

[TommyPaine]

Keep in mind this is a small sample size. Doesn't mean the system is broken. Though I'm sure Canada could do a lot to improve its plan, just like every nation. All healthcare systems need to evolve, and all need constant oversight.

Edit: Now that I've watched most of the slow-loading vid, I'm not even sure how this could be called a "horror story". It's an immature, inexperienced TV journalist with an existing bias intent on highlighting one obvious issue with Canada's healthcare system. Young-dude-with-nice-hair’s investigative report looks more like an undergraduate communication major’s class project.

In the U.S. system I've had my share of long waits—for instance, six weeks to see a physician about a nagging health issue. Once someone in the U.S. is stuck in an HMO plan it’s like having the worst of socialized medicine without its benefits—long waits, little choice, but loads of co-pays.

I understand wanting to discuss multiple sides to a debate, but this clip is a poor way to accomplish this.

BTW, Pajamas TV claims to be "center-right", yet whacko reactionary Michelle Malkin is a featured contributor. Kinda tips the scales wayyy to the right there.