I totally understand how you feel Ontariogrower, and as controversial as this may be to say, I really think the majority of people against an optional secondary privitized system haven't had to endure our failing medical system. I've actually heard many people against a 2 tier system because it's "american" way. what they dont' realize is that's it's not the American way, it's the WORLD way. Cuba is the only other country in the world to have a 100% public healthcare system. if we had one like in Germany we'd be a lot better off.

for almost 3 years I've had terrible neck pain, and 3 1/2 I've had back pain, and everytime all the doctors do is give me some painkillers and say "take these, get some rest, you'll be better in 2 weeks". 3 years later they're actually saying the same thing .

This is a failing systen being supported by fear of the socialist system collapsing. but you have to have balance, big brother can't take care of you for everything.
mrdevious Reviewed by mrdevious on . God I hate the Canadian medical system (long post, but please read) well, yesterday it happened again, for about the 4th time. I was at work and I got hit with a terrible panick attack (chronic anxiety and all). I work at 7-11 and had to suddenly leave the customer and go to the backroom to get my shit together. suddenly I couldn't breath and was hyperventilating like a fish out of water. I collapsed on the floor and was there for a good half hour, all I could do was kick the door hoping somebody would hear, trying to get somebody to call an ambulance or get me Rating: 5