To me, it was the biggest example of why we need at least partial (say 50%) domestic production and to require at least dual sourcing (which would require lice

To me, it was the biggest example of why we need at least partial (say 50%) domestic production and to require at least dual sourcing (which would require licensing). Which would have the side effect of at least some competition. I'm also less than convinced the term for Patents is appropriate for a lot of industries today in general. Not to mention restrictions on negotiated rates by medicare and other agencies. I'd personally like to see all Govt employees, Veterans and Medicare replaced by a non-profit insurance corp, that is able to negotiate and establish baseline care, without eliminating private coverage, but anyone can buy the public plan (employers etc) as a way of leveling (some) competition. As it is, the recent South Park special does a relatively good job of demonstrating how messed up the system is.