Clarification

My dad brought up a point that needed clarified in my previous post. (thanks Dad!) In my cruise ship analogy, it seemed that nationalized health care would always be more expensive. While nationalized health (or a cruise) care can seem expensive up front, it can often be a cost saver in the long run. You MAY be able to figure out a cheaper system on your own, particularly if you have amazingly good health (and luck), but that means taking on a considerable amount of risk if you don't want to spring for good insurance.