Healthcare and the Almighty Dollar

Why I'm glad I live in Canada. Between my Father's stroke and my Mother's cancer (and they were both diabetic) I'm sure my siblings and I would be royally screwed if we lived in the States.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/7/751100/-How-I-lost-my-health-insurance-at-the-hairstylists

Whenever you hear some politician extolling the virtues of the free market improving health care, reread the link above. They do not have your best interests at heart.