Doesn't sound much like an independent to me.He finally got to the real point,Nationalized Health Care, funded by tax payers and says himself it will be hard. I agree something has to be done,what, I'm not sure,but I'm also not sold on NHC programs either, funded by taxpayers that support a program they aren't sure of themselves.

Why not regulate health care? Purchase the coverage you need and balance the rest that are unable to pay.Medicare is a lost cause for most people our age,just like social security.Will it be there when we get to the age to need it. My guess is, no.

The big problem is there going to be qualified doctors to support it.Are specialist going to be involved. The problem that a lot of people in the Canadian Health care Program is in the special needs area. I'm not talking about adults and children with retardation or muscular deceases,instead, the folks with heart problems,liver transplants and such.

In NHC programs these folks very rarely make it.Because of waiting lists,the rich paying to "jump ahead" and special favors.I think if we can find a way to regulate the health care system we have now, it will work. It has been let to run amok and doctors allowed to overcharge for services rendered.

Ranger, it was a good post and link,but as for myself,and maybe yourself,I have a problem with politicians that explain their agenda and end it with,"It's going to be tough,it's going to be hard".Especially when they play with our money.

Regulate the insurance companies and health care industry,that they don't charge for ridiculous health issues.That's my opinion.