This is the part that scared me:

Men of a certain age (in Ontario and British Columbia) have to pay out of pocket for a PSA test (prostate), while women get free PAP smears and mammograms (hey, no gender bias here — wink, wink).

Obama is in the tank for his special interests. We have a billion-dollar Violence Against Women Act, and NO violence against men act. Even though the rates of domestic violence are about equal in government studies conducted in Canada and UK between men and women. That’s why I’m scared.

I wonder if you factor out murders on both sides of the border just how our Canadian life expectancy would stack up? Wouldn’t that be a more accurate way to compare Canadian and American health care?

I think at the beginning of the video Steve said that we (Canadians) get “free” drugs as part of our health care. Maybe those on welfare do, I don’t. Many people have a drug plan through work — I’m self-employed (and poor) so if I need drugs, I pay for them. Luckily I’m healthy.

Also, he mentioned about paying tax on top of tax. Maybe that’s how they do it in Quebec, but most other provinces — no. In Ontario (where I live) both the GST (federal tax of 5%) and the PST (provincial sales tax of 8%) are applied to the subtotal — eg. $100 sale, add $5 GST and $8 PST = $113. Some provinces have a harmonized tax, Alberta has GST ONLY.

Now, one exception: we do pay tax on tax when buying booze. With alcohol there’s lots of tax already built into the price, and then we pay more at the checkout. Liquor prices are outrageous here compared to the States. (And, until now, we’ve had a lot more reason to drink.)

And finally Canadian health care…well, pretty much the same across Canada. And in spite of all the taxes that are paid to prop up our failing health care system, not everything is “free”. Men of a certain age (in Ontario and British Columbia) have to pay out of pocket for a PSA test (prostate), while women get free PAP smears and mammograms (hey, no gender bias here — wink, wink).

My dad had a hip replacement a few years ago — he waited (in pain) for 9 or 10 months. My husband suffered chronic illness starting in his late 20s until his mid to late 30s — medical care here was USELESS! He came home from one hospital visit with dysentery — it took him a long time to recover from that.

About 7 years ago, hubby broke his right hand/arm at the wrist (very nasty break) — excellent emergency care, no waiting. They put him on a guerney right away and drugged him up until the doctor could set his arm and put a cast on it. He needed one operation (pins had to be put in) and a year of therapy to be able to use his right hand again.

About 9 years ago, I injured my eye (no permanent damage thankfully) — and got immediate emergency room service — no waiting (and the waiting room was full). They didn’t even stop to get my health card info — they just started working on me right away.

I used to say our health care system was great for emergencies, but lousy when it came to treating chronic health problems.

HOWEVER: That’s all changed. I’m not sure any more how well emergencies are being handled. Recently (within the last few years) in my city, they closed the emergency departments of all hospitals except one. WTF??? I really can’t figure that out.

Also, if you don’t have a family doctor, you’re essentially screwed. In my city, there are no doctors taking on new patients. If you’re unhappy with your current doctor, tough — you can’t opt to see another. You’ll have to use a clinic. Some doctors refuse to take on patients who are too unhealthy — that’s right, they don’t want any sickly patients — too much work! You have to not need a doctor to be considered good patient material. Some communities hold lotteries: winner gets a family doctor.

And the wait times…To see my family doctor for a non-emergency item (checkup/PAP, etc.), I have to book it two months ahead. If my health concerns should require a specialist — who knows how long — anywhere from a few months to several months. Blood/cholesterol and other tests have to be ordered by your doctor (or a doctor at a clinic). Your doc gives you a form with the particular tests checked off. You go to one of the three or four testing facilities in the city during their regular business hours (no weekends) — get there early, no appointments, you take a number and wait. Exceptions: special tests like a colonoscopy has to be scheduled (for obvious reasons).

I used to feel somewhat secure that worst case scenario if I needed an operation or specialized treatment, and time was a deciding factor for my recovery, I could always head to the States and pay for it out of pocket — it might mean selling the house, but I’d rather be alive. Now with Obamacare on its way, we won’t have that option. You Americans are about to find out what’s it like to have health care freedom taken away from you. I am so sorry.

Oh, and the woman in the video who mentioned pet care? She was bang on! In Canada, pets get the absolute best medical care — because their owners pay for it. If your pet needs an MRI — no problem and no wait. If you need an MRI — forget about it.

(P.S. Sorry my comment was so long; I had a lot to get off my chest.)

And thanks, Steven, for the great video!

Thus the rich and elites can pay for anything as long as it’s deemed “Elective” but I can’t pay a private clinic to save my life in Canada. Welcome to Canada where te Modern Left (Obama is one of them) force the majority to bend to their twisted upside down loopy logic. The rich die looking good, the unwashed massed die without perfect teeth or skin and large boobs of course.