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Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 7:48 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

surely not :( there MUST be elements within that profession that are as despairing of the current system as some of us are ? C'mon I watched ER I know they have hearts! :p
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 7:42 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Tut Tut , Now really - since when did medical considerations become the determining factor in health care in this country???


Actually on that point I confess I have NO knowledge at all about...
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 7:09 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

what 'debacle'? Debate is all about an exchange of ideas and information in that respect it has been very informative.


People talk about what they KNOW, hardly surprizing then that on an expats...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 10:08 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Well it's certainly been a 'challenge' - and the old adage 'what doesn't kill us makes us stronger' certainly wasn't coined by someone who had had dealings with the US health care system ;) Yes I...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 9:22 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

What part of quadriplegic isn't permanent? I can only speak from what I know based upon our (his ) experience and yep he does have a co-pay. Happen this MAY differ for other people ( like I said...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 9:02 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Thank you for your kind words - unfortunately it is a situation we have to deal with day and day out. That being said we are both fighters and giving up is not an option. Sometimes though the...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 7:55 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Tell me Lisa what part of this statement do you disagree with?

EQUITABLE and AFFORDABLE access to medical care as and when required.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 7:50 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

I guess that would be largely dependant upon the level of disability ( which incidentally they don't even grade in this country - a quadriplegic for disability payment is regarded the same as...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 7:37 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Commonplace misconception amongst most americans which is quickly corrected should they ever be unfortunate enough to find themselves in that position.

Disabled people STILL have co-pays. In...
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2008, 12:34 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

I'm not saying its 'perfect' in the UK - nor anywhere else for that matter - however that doesn't negate my argument of the need for socialized health care. What we are discussing here is degrees of...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2008, 10:25 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

happen he would have been better attended if they had of been! .... ohhhh errr..... does that make me a commie??? :unsure: I better check under the bed!
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2008, 10:13 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

with all due respect methinks if (god forbid ) she should suffer a catastrophic injury like my husband did (paralyzed from the upper chest down, all four limbs) and due to no medical insurance...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2008, 9:21 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

imo it's not about the US govt finding the extra $$$$'s to cover some sort of socialized health coverage ( which could work in tandem with private health insurance should an individual want that)...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2008, 8:19 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

The difference being though that on the other side of the pond while it's far from perfect ( and trust me having been through cancer treatment and tended for a partner with MS I am well aware of the...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2008, 5:34 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

I think the point he is making is : what was considered socially and morally accepted even as short awhile ago as one generation back is no longer acceptable, and rightly so! With each passing...
Forum: USA
Jul 20th 2008, 11:55 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Spoilsport! :p Pfft I'm buying TWO packets!!
Forum: USA
Jul 20th 2008, 12:32 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

ohhhhh errrr... calm down, calm down! ;)




Apols Jersey - no probs here :) - all quiet on the WV front :D
Forum: USA
Jul 20th 2008, 12:22 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

Your apology is accepted - in much the same vein it was proffered.

Really does it matter why the OP initiated this thread? Is that REALLY the issue?? :blink: Bottom line if it didn't raise valid...
Forum: USA
Jul 20th 2008, 12:03 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

and I'm really glad you got my 'point' - hence no need to further discuss it, well that aspect of it anyways.
Forum: USA
Jul 19th 2008, 11:47 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

And why would you assume I haven't read the whole thread??? Would that be because I happen to question your implied motives of the OP?? Trust me Lisa I 'get' the point you were making - I just...
Forum: USA
Jul 19th 2008, 7:17 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,688
Posted By Songbird

Re: Land of opportunity...

The 'desired effect' being discussion on some very important issues - and the problem with that is ?? :confused:
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