Questions It Would Be Really Great to Hear

[electricland]

the next time the CBC does a story about "fixing" the health care system, I would love it if, instead of the weak-ass questions they asked in today's segment, they would ask the following:

To proponents of more privatization:

• What, in your opinion, is the best health-care system in the world?


• How will private clinics increase access to care without sucking resources out of the public system?


• Do you think it's possible, before resorting to private clinics, to improve access through administrative improvements such as the Alberta Hip and Knee Replacement Project?

To no-privatization-ever people:

• Given that doctor's offices are already private enterprises, why do you object in principle to having other specialized private clinics?

Gotta run. Suggest your questions here!

Comments

[electricland.livejournal.com]

don't be sorry! I love this stuff!

Although we probably shouldn't get into that whole consumership-vs.-citizenship thing if either of us is going to get anything done today...

[jaanquidam.livejournal.com]

LOL I should probably come clean and admit that I'm a US-educated economist with a big fat chip on his shoulder about health care and capitalism in general. ;) Actually, Raithen and I were talking about this earlier, that I really thought I could help people if I learned this stuff, only to find out that nobody in power cares. So I tilt at windmills, and spam LJs.

[electricland.livejournal.com]

well, keep on trucking. Your time will come. At least, I hope so...