Eventually, if they are convinced it can work, most Americans will ask for socialized medicine, just as virtually all other free societies have thus far. That is when it can be implemented. Progressives must also realize that with a successful public option, we may end up with a mixed type of national health care similar to the systems in Switzerland or The Netherlands. The journey will go much smoother if done with the horse in front of the cart- one step at a time.
Allen Finkelstein, D.O.
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