Mr. Grey, I certainly can entertain the notion of preserving private medical care, but we need a comprehensive plan that would include all people having free medical (I realize that nothing is free and we'd have to increase taxes on the rich to pay for it), but the rich could still have their high cost medical. The VA system, If not underfunded, works well, and yes there is a wait to see a specialist, but if it is an emergency like a cancer, they'll send you to a specialist in your area. I personally have VA and an HMO and use VA for my Meds (8.00 per scrip) and my HMO for emergencys and normal illnesses. I see a VA Dr. twice a year and do a comprehensive blood test that checks all my Vitals, PSA etc. I could probably use VA exclusively and would but for the fact my wife has no medical except my Union retirement plan, so I pay 260.00 a mo. for her basically. The Va basically costs me 100-150 per mo. for meds and dr. visits.