I just rented the movie "Sicko" by Michael Moore("oh boy, propaganda"-- some might say)

I really was reluctant to watch as I was concerned it was another one of those-- "hate America"-- type things..... but I did see it..... I don't regard it as hateful but as a WAKE UP call..... and I feel so sad for those that are in the situations of such atrocity.

I know that before my husband was going to quite his job and work for himself-- we investigated being insured. Out of 5 companies -- 4 denied coverage because I have hypothyroid!(I've had this all my adult life and it's controlled with medication that I buy on my own--not through insurance!) the 5th company would charge us so much we couldn't afford it.

Why can't we learn from countries like Canada, UK and France? They enjoy a longer life span, have lower infant mortality rates and I wouldn't doubt less stress as they don't have to decide-- do I eat today or get medication today--- or-- do I pay the electric bill or go see the doctor.........

Well, was just wondering if anyone saw it and what your views were.

I found this webstite where people made comments about the movie and the predicament(my country) the US is in: Sicko review/comments one comment in there is from a doctor from the UK-- this whole thing has been so upsetting to me.....

mandy