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[sixstrings75]

"As happens whenever I try to inject facts into such discussions, the wingnuts give me unfavorable ratings. Basically, they're selfish jerks, who become indignant at the idea that they might somehow be paying for someone else's health care (never mind that someone else may be paying for THEIR health care at the same time)."

I think this might be the one statement that really hits home for me. It's hard to explain, but all Canadians know this. Yes, technically, we are paying for someone else's healthcare. Big deal. I'm personally glad I'm able to help. It's a very hard concept to explain without sounding all righteous and holier than thou. I guess it comes from being immersed in it your whole life. Simply stated, it is NOT an issue. We just shrug our shoulders and say 'so what? - our taxes might be higher, but when you have been in a bad situation you will understand quite clearly why this is not an issue for me'.

Again, hard to put into words, but I'm happy some of my money went to help someone who is sick. It's almost like a sense of accomplishment. I will always think this way too...there isn't enough propoganda in the entire world to sway me. I believe this his how a VAST majority of Canadians feel as well.