actually ECD and myself have Stephen Gill at Frenchay less than an hour away and I have a world class Neuro less than half an hour away.

Despite your usual words of wisdom your sound bite quote was unfortunate and undoubtedly wrong as any such attack on the NHS by a British PM would be political suicide and force instant resignation.

I agree with your quote re. treating "aliens", we have NHS "tourists" who take advantage of the system but have not paid in.

As I said earlier, "cradle to grave public healthcare" is an anathema to the USA and I would not expect you to support it. For my part I support the NHS, am proud of it and believe the standard of healthcare is excellent. I am pleased that you are getting the best you can out of your system.

Take care,
Neil.