Don't want to stir up a hornet's nest on the back of an encouraging and positive thread about and for John here, but critters post saddens me deeply. How tragic that so many in the worlds most wealthy nation live in such fear of serious illness, not just for the morbidity/mortality aspects, but of themselves and their family being financially ruined.

God bless America sure, and I'm sincere in that, no sarcasm or irony there but even though I am no socialist (ask my pinko brother) I am just so grateful I live in a system where I don't have to face that fear.

Even if Obama achieves nothing else of lasting significance, I suggest his achievements toward universal health coverage will provide him a lasting legacy. Once you guys give it a fly for a few years, you'll never choose to go back. Cost is 1.5% of gross yearly income here in Australia. They take it out of your yearly tax return. When I hear accounts like critters it blows me away your society can function like that. Sorry!

John