Limbaugh Says American Health Care System is Best in the World

News reports say that Rush Limbaugh was rushed to hospital with chest pains while he on vacation in Hawaii. I debated whether to write about this, because it is not good to make fun of another person's suffering. But after Limbaugh came out with a politicized response to his recovery, all bets are off.

At a news conference, Limbaugh praised the hospital staff and said that "America has the best health care system in the world." What numbskull's like Limbaugh fail to mention is that America has the best health care system -- for people who can afford it. Limbaugh, a multi-millionaire, probably has a great health care package that covers in all kinds of situations, including emergency rooms visits. Even if his insurance only covers 80 percent of his bill, he can easily cover the rest of the costs.

The average America has a lousy insurance plan, which only covers part of the costs, leaving them stuck with huge medicals. They also have to deal with profit-driven health insurance companies, who make money by denying or delaying medical treatment. Remember Andrea Yates, the Texas mom who drowned her five children? Well Yates had severe mental problems and was recommended to be kept under medical care, unfortunately her medical coverage ran out and the health insurance company sent her back home. So lack of adequate coverage literally killed five children.

Many Americans have lost their jobs and insurance, and have to rely on emergency room visits. For many Americans, they simply cannot afford to see the doctors, and avoid going altogether until the problems becomes critical.

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