tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159876738533603897.post4924764608397094253..comments2023-06-04T07:11:28.481-03:00Comments on My Life on Two Legs: An Open Letter to AmericansColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16467261140757042179noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159876738533603897.post-27853428686380648762010-03-29T07:50:30.516-03:002010-03-29T07:50:30.516-03:00Hey Jean! It's great to have you here and your...Hey Jean! It's great to have you here and your viewpoint is very welcome and especially valid since you have experienced both systems. I apologize for not responding to you before now... I had entered a comment, but for some reason it didn't post.<br /><br />I sometimes think that anything that hints of socialism (and there are few Canadians who would consider our country to be socialist) is considered by Americans to be the same as Communism whereas countries with universal health care look at it as taking care of its citizenry.<br /><br />I'm glad the bill in the U.S. finally passed and hope that it results in helping those who need it and that the lunatic fringe settles down.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467261140757042179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159876738533603897.post-42720267843952454892010-03-26T23:33:57.040-03:002010-03-26T23:33:57.040-03:00It baffles me every waking moment of every day. I ...It baffles me every waking moment of every day. I have experienced both health care systems. I am an American living in Canada. Even my most liberal family members still don't quite understand how we (Here in Canada) don't have deductibles, co-pays and out of pocket expenditures. Not a single thought goes to money when we get sick or have an accident, doesn't even cross our minds. I truly don't think they can comprehend a life like that. But I know you wanted to hear from Americans living in America so I'll vacate this space. This is just a huge passion of mine so I couldn't resist commenting. Thanks, Colleen, for your article - great job! Jean SnowJean Snownoreply@blogger.com