I'm not sure that 'universal' healthcare is the solution either. I enjoy the luxury (in Canada) of not having to worry about finances when going into an emerge

I'm not sure that 'universal' healthcare is the solution either. I enjoy the luxury (in Canada) of not having to worry about finances when going into an emergency room, clinic, MRI centre, etc but the taxes are a killer. I recall a few years ago when my mother (US citizen) required knee replacement surgery; same itemized nightmare others have detailed. Given both options, I'll live with them robbing me bi-weekly.