The reform of the health care system in the United States has been intensely discussed and debated lately and many have judged the Canadian health care system in a negative way due to their political agendas.
I've been to Toronto for almost 12 years and found that Canada is a more "just, humanized" Capitalist Society. One of the reasons is exactly our health care system, which has absolutely nothing to do with Socialism. I lived (and studied) in Soviet Union (1987-1993), today's Russia, and I know what socialism health care system looks like.
It's obvious that Canadian system is not a perfect system (and what is perfect in this world?), we know it needs improvements but it's good enough, it works and even the most vulnerable people are covered.
Canadian health care system is actually one of those things that attracts and keeps people in this Country. I can everyday go to my business knowing that if anything happens (to me or my family), as it has, help is there anytime, and I don't have to necessarily be rich. It gives us Peace of mind.
I am a diabetic and have understood long ago that the taxes we pay the government are actually our life insurance in case "shit" happens. I would not leave this country for any other in this world.
Unfortunately not everyone understands that until they get hit. Just like a friend of mine recently said, after witnessing and appreciating the care and treatment provided to his wife that was almost victimized by cancer. He'd probably lose his house, cars and everything he has and worked for all his life, if he would be in the USA.
So, from my point of view, americans should support the president's proposal to reform health care system because it'll benefit everyone. Remember that sick people cannot work and consequently cannot be productive.
