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FaithS · 12-27-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by strk3

Ewizabeth, if you're independent voting democrat you're good in my book.

Faith, I disagree with so many things the U.S. has done nationally and internationally. I think its difficult for many people to acknowledge that the U.S. isn't infallible. The war was one such thing that I was disappointed in. If you spoke against it early, you were criticized for "not supporting the troops" which was one of the silliest charges I heard. I digress. One of my biggest beefs is the national stuff, ie lack of healthcare, tax breaks for wealthy, etc. The gap between rich and poor is just disgusting.

So, I respect you keeping your citizenship. It could come in handy if you need to move back! HA!

Any way, end rant.

You're right, Strk. There are also many national policies that are also disgusting. Don't get me started on healthcare. We had to refinance our home, due to uncovered medical expenses, even though I was insured.

However, although I'm a huge believer in the concept of universal healthcare, I also do not believe that the Canadian system is without its problems. I was appalled when it took 5 weeks after my mom (in Canada) was dx w/ cancer to be able to see an oncologist. My goodness; she only lived 7 weeks after her dx! What were they waiting for?! I acknowledge that there was nothing doctors could have done to save her life, but that long gap in time seemed, to me, to be inexcusable. Following my hospitalization w/ neurological symptoms in the U.S., I was able to get an MRI the following day, and see a specialist within a week. I've said it before, but, IMO, both systems are broken.

~ Faith