In other countries, the government (and the wealthy) subsidize services used by all to a much greater extent and are considered "public industries". In America,

In other countries, the government (and the wealthy) subsidize services used by all to a much greater extent and are considered "public industries". In America, everyone is much more on their own and industries like healthcare are expected to turn a profit. Should people like Martin Shkreli have control over medicines? Most in the world would say no, in America it's yes. That's the difference. The American people are treated as a cash cow and industries that they use are businesses without any expectation of contributing to the public good. So while we are rich, we are nickle and dimed for everything from healthcare to education.