[kj] [OT] Don't stay overnight in a US hospital!

[Tinsoldier645527 at aol.com]

Thats wrong man.When I watch old American movies and it say's about the  
American Dream and all that,it's blatantly obvious that the corporations and  
government have twisted the meaning of the American Dream from leading a  
peaceful,prosperous life,to doing whatever it takes,regardless of the damage it  
causes other people,to achieve maximum profit.It's sick man.And the blind  
patriotism,honestly believing America is the greatest nation on the planet as  they 
fuck you over.Again.And to stop any offended Americans having a go,its not  all 
of you,and its not personal,its just where the media and government has such  
a strong hold on the public they'll believe whatever they're told.And it's not 
 restricted to America,thats just the easiest example for me to use because 
of  movies and TV highlighting the faults I just mentioned.
Rant over
 
In a message dated 04/07/2007 04:49:51 GMT Daylight Time,  
bigblackhair at sbcglobal.net writes:

The US  has an employer-based health care system. Basically, you have to 
rely on  the noblesse oblige of an employer to provide coverage, not just 
for you,  but for your whole family. Independent folks are free to shop 
around  independently and pay exorbitant costs for independent coverage, 
sure, but  that barely even covers basic necessities (and often with 
ludicrous  co-pays). For example, my girlfriend, a full-time student at 
the  University of Texas, who is 23, will lose coverage under her parents 
next  year even if she continues to be a full-time student or not. She 
would  have to try to find work at some retail(?) place while continuing 
school  to retain coverage -- and what retail/entry-level employer 
provides that?  It'd be deducted from her paycheck -- *IF* they provided 
it. And what if  she had pre-existing illnesses, which she has? Tough  luck!



 
 
Awareness  is a curse,the more you open your eyes the more you  despise.



   
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