Americans act like they don't have wait times for specialised care

And if it is charity? Isn't that a virtue?

I like making fun of Americans... it's the least I can do for all the people they have killed in other countries

I was dumbfounded when I learnt that you guys pay for an ambulance

Canada's awesome tho.

To be honest, it IS terrible to live debt free in a country where worries like medical bills, mass shootings, the NRA and racist cops are nearly 5000 miles away.

Yikes, not sure I'd be crowing about homeless healthcare in Canada. Most homeless people in Canada are mentally ill, because the mental health services are so awful they either burden their family or live on the streets. And you still pay for meds.

American middle and lower income pays more tax than Canadians, on top of that they pay out of pocket for insurance, on top of that the US gov't spends more per capita subsidizing health care that Canada pays to provide health care for the entire country. It would actually be cheaper for Americans to have universal than what they have now. The "we can't afford it is a lie, America can't afford not to. Canadians also live longer.

Canadian health care refused to give my cousin a shot to treat her breast cancer. REFUSED because she was in test group for a particular study. Refused to give her the shot and take a blood draw. 10 minutes, at no cost to the doctor. The clinic shipped the treatment and ran the blood test. Not the doctor. She spent 6 months parked in the Connecticut clinic parking lot because of the great socialized medical system. YEA great socialized medicine.

When did debt became an honor? ....????

I wouldn’t prefer Canada because it’s cold, but I’d rather be cold than in crippling debt.

I'm just so happy to be a Canadian! I get depressed often because of our harsh weather and also from watching American news

We don’t want people like that in Canada anyway

It's true then. The U.S of A have world class idiots. I find this so disturbing that I might have to see a shrink, for free...

Ok, why do so many Canadians come to the USA for surgery

Rather be in a free America where we take care of each other, kinda like family.

I want to live in canada then....

This guy will take Omaha over Paris any day!

My husband's ex-pat family live in Guatemala, and we always get our dental work and medications there. When I tell people we went to the dentist there, they look at me like they can't believe I'm still alive. Our experience has been that the doctors and dentists are on-par with American ones (and even advanced in some cases), but they are way more friendly and patient oriented.

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Spoken like a true 'Merrikan. Coz,, 'Merrika. "Drunk or sober, my mother!"

yes and everything else to do with health care

The US actually has worse healthcare than the UK, Canada and Australia. UK is ranked 18, Canada is ranked 30, Australia is ranked 32 and the US is ranked 37. This is according to WHO.

This is what happens when the media and politicians lie to the people... plus the people are too dumb to actually pay attention to other countries

Funny thing is, we do have free water at restaurants in Europe!

Isn't it Oxford?

Actually thanks to him we spot the big difference here between America and other country with free healthcare: In America you have to think if you can afford it BEFORE. That's crazy....

Even in Australia with universal healthcare you still have to pay for glasses or contacts. My glasses cost $39 and my daughter got 2 pairs for $189. The eye test at optometrists is free though.

In addition, let's have a look at how much we spend on insurance and STILL will likely go bankrupt if cancer pops up.

Yes, it probably was Fox News for all the rubbish and lies and told by someone as Tucker Carlson, I'm willing to bet.

History is just an opinion so. Good to know

I'm truly stunned by the level of deliberate ignorance and self delusion displayed by these people.

how fckd in the head do you need to be to think that is true ?

Our "mighty army" was 40,000 men. Facing 400,000 FRENCH men who came to your side. I will have a tea. And if I get a burn from it at least my healthcare is taken care of and won't hurt my credit rating, or bank balance.

Remind this person of this next time he needs a doctor- it's not a right so he doesn't need to be provided with assistance

Love the last sentence

most deaths in the world , well done

So... The police, fire service, street lighting, the army.... What the frickin track do you think your taxes pay for? You ALL benefit from "someone else's labour" AS WELL AS YOUR OWN LABOUR. That's the point.

yeah Finland TOTAL covid deaths 808 ....less than USA daily deaths

Uhhhh, and why is that, my friend?

Germanys constitution. Part 1-1: Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority. Part 2-2: Every person shall have the right to free development of his personality insofar as he does not violate the rights of others or offend against the constitutional order or the moral law.

And because it's Murica, a war is already waiting for you!

...I think my brain just broke. You want to be able to pay FULL price for any illness or injury? That's... freedom, of a sort?

how do you think insurance works ? those that pay in but dont use are technically paying for those that do use it

America , the place where you'd rather pay 10s of thousands for health care because you don't want to help out your fellow Americans

Their pricing is ridiculous.. no wonder people avoid it 🙄

That's true. There's not enough doctors for everyone to be seen immediately so if my situation isn't dire I will wait a couple of months for a visit with a specialist. The more serious the condition is, the closer to the beginning of the line you are placed. I see no problem with that, I don't want somebody else to die because I was impatient. And that's for public healthcare. A yearly insurance at a private network of clinics costs about a quarter of a mean monthly salary. Within that you can go to any specialist (except, I think the dentist) and then it's much shorter waiting time.

goes bankrupt and homeless after car accident " at least i'm not paying to help others"

Facts missing again. I Wonder if it's more a lie or laziness.. Ignorance, I know but such irresponsible statements could be understood as lies.