I think you are underestimating the number of Americans who make less than what Europeans make. In both systems, the upper X% can afford it. But it makes no se

I think you are underestimating the number of Americans who make less than what Europeans make. In both systems, the upper X% can afford it. But it makes no sense to focus on that. What matters is how many don’t have access. That number is much larger percentage-wise here than in Europe. And it will only increase the way things are going.