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filtherton,
i think that if that many people were genuinely discontent with the medical coverage they're getting it would be a galvanizing issue. the idea just doesn't have much traction in the U.S. It could be an institutional thing (people don't like the general idea of the government managing their healthcare) or a practical thing (they're satisfied enough with their current coverage and don't see a strong need for change.).
Kerry gave a pretty strong hint that he was in favor of some form of socialized healthcare in his convention speech. No one noticed, no one cared.
This is something that effects every single citizen, yet the Senator (and the media god bless'em) want to talk about vietnam... and the President won't stop glossing over Iraq. Beautiful.
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~ Winston Churchill
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