Posted On: October 30, 2007, 7:42 am CDT

Posted By: Ohioan

Sandra: As Lastbat points out, we don't have socialized medicine and it's simply a fact of life that those who can pay may get better care. It's not that I like the system, that's just the way it is. Capitalism at it's best and it's not just in the U.S. It is a sad commentary that your ability to access proper medical care may be contingent on your status in life i.e. employment, earnings, profession. Nobody chooses to become ill or injured, and how can you turn your back on anyone. It's a social problem that isn't likely to go away anytime soon.