I was skeptical, like many, because of the way M.Moore tends to leave out some things to ensure you only see what he saw, and in turn come to the conclusions he makes...BUT..

I was very impressed with this film. It seems he has recognized that the best way to do one of these films is to feed off of information that everyone could agree upon, instead of making claims that nobody knows anything about and therefore they have to believe him. That might not have made sense..so for example...he flaunts the notion of sick americans unable to afford treatment...which most could agree is unsettling. He didn't choose to portray half truths, or blame a hollywood movie star for the problems of violence in America.

I enjoyed several parts of this, especially the parts about Canada...no surprise. I would be interested to know if most Americans think the same...during the part where M.Moore goes to Canada..and is on the golf course with the Canadian man...Moore says "why would I pay for everyone else's ailments with my tax dollars. Why worry about more than my health, or fund it"..and the guy puts it perfectly when he says "because we would do the same for them." Watching this part, I had the same responses to Moore's questions. It isn't even a question...why do you pay for others to get care...because its what you do!!!!! It's the nice way...the Canadian way. Compassion in its greatest abundance.

It's true in Canada we don't ask questions about paying into our taxes, because we know there are people who cannot afford medicine and treatment, and we don't wish that upon anyone. Tommy Douglas(so glad he was mentioned) made Canadians realize the importance, and benefits of universal health care. I am extremely proud of our health care system(though it has its issues). I would hate to have to pay for a test, an x-ray, or just a simple check for something that might be wrong. I feel safer..in the context of not having a huge bill for being safe and going to the doctor and seeing if there is a problem. I feel for America, as this should be practiced more south of the border.

Socialism has issues, but at the end of the day, would it not be nice to have access to a doctor at any time, without the financial burden?

Lastly, I did find humour in the young woman who comes to Canada, and lies saying she lives common law with her friend, just to get health care. Touching and all, that she has found a way for treatments...but I wonder if she realizes how much she is abusing the system. And how illegal it is to do what she's doing. I wouldn't be surprised if that arrangement doesn't work out for her in the long run. She is doing the same as some newcomers to the country...abusing the system. It's those people that Canadians don't take kindly to. And those people that I am less inclined to want to pay my taxes to help. Just found it interesting and all.
Anyways, hopefully America will fix this problem...fast! That way your citizens don't need to abuse our social programs.:rasta: