A large portion of those millions of jobs are not contributing to human progress. We don't flip the switch overnight, but in my opinion, a sane government shou

A large portion of those millions of jobs are not contributing to human progress. We don't flip the switch overnight, but in my opinion, a sane government should have announced decades ago, "Hey, we're going to do away with this private health insurance business in 10 years (or whatever!). We are accepting applications to help us with the new plan, and otherwise, you should begin thinking about what you will do after we complete this transition. Here are some resources that we are providing to help you figure that out." As for unhealthy Americans I don't have much of a solution to offer. Sugar Tax? Maybe. I don't know what else. Just don't be idiots, people! Take care of your bodies! Get off your asses and do something! It's frustrating, because I don't feel like I'm really part of the problem. I also don't really think that Americans being unhealthy should prevent us from moving on. There is nothing hidden about the blight of Private Health Insurance. It's governed by greed, and it's obvious. It's already socialized, because some 10-20% of my paycheck goes to health insurance for my family, and I almost never use it at all! Meanwhile, my oldest child has a chronic condition and is almost 100% covered by a State funded health insurance program (and I'm very thankful for that)! We're part of the way there already! The system is broken, and I find there are few topics on HN that I have a stronger opinion about.