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I agree, Ruth, as I used to be part of that regime in the medical field. I have lived in england for going on 11 yrs now and have quickly learned(learnt) the difference between what we had in the states and what there is here in UK. I think you hit on one important term in the equation=socialist or communist. I do believe that many in the states equated social medicine as a form of communist ruled healthcare, and therefore americans were having none of it. To explain how it is far better to take care of each and everyone's medical needs, even at the cost of increased tax to do that, would sound more like a scam in the states. I say this because I have been back there many times and have spoken to some medical professionals who would LOVE to go to socialized medicine but that isn't allowed. The answer? Just have to keep trying to educate the general population as to the 'accurate ' meaning of socialized medicine. I know the health care industry, pharmacutical industry and others including lawyers would absolutely scream  about a change to socialized medicine, but it is good for all.