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1,000 cancer patients 'refused treatment'
Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | August 14, 2009 | Kate Devlin

Posted on 08/14/2009 4:25:25 AM PDT by Schnucki

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To: Puddleglum

“Allow me to say this: with government health care, there will not only be rationing, there will be politically-correct rationing.”

So very true - and even more than just politically correct, it will be simply and completely politicized, with all the corruption and influence peddling that that implies.


21 posted on 08/14/2009 9:36:01 AM PDT by aquila48
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To: JrsyJack

Yeah, all us bitter people who are so negative — HIV negative. :->


22 posted on 08/14/2009 10:08:41 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Are there any men left in Washington? Or, are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
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To: Puddleglum
Allow me to say this: with government health care, there will not only be rationing, there will be politically-correct rationing. Are you a smoker or obese? Why, you should have taken better care of yourself. Do you have HIV as a result of a risky sex life? Step to the front of the line.

And also: "Do you have cancer as a result of a life of debauchery? Why, you should have taken better...What's that? Your name is Kennedy? Oh please, do come in!"

23 posted on 08/14/2009 10:12:49 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Big government more or less guarantees rule by creeps and misfits.)
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To: stayathomemom

Yes, whatever. If not for America, we’d still be using leeches to treat people, yeah I get it.

Actually, Britain still makes medical breakthroughs. The problem is the NHS system dosent make the best use of them.


24 posted on 08/16/2009 6:16:48 AM PDT by the scotsman
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To: cajungirl

And I have been treated in a French hospital.
My mother in Austria.

One minor complaint(mine), one serious. Both occasions we received first class care.

Swings and roundabouts....


25 posted on 08/16/2009 6:19:37 AM PDT by the scotsman
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To: JrsyJack

How ironic you make such a statement using the computer and WWW, both British (English) inventions.

And the iPod was designed by a British man!...before you bash us you might actually know a little about your subject, mate.

The second best nation for invention and scientific breakthrough behind America is Britain. We invent and think pretty well. I suggest you read these links and learn what we useless Limeys have done:

http://britsattheirbest.com/

http://www.britsattheirbest.com/ingenious/ii_21st_century.htm

http://www.britsattheirbest.com/ingenious/ii_20th_century_1971_1999.htm

http://www.britsattheirbest.com/ingenious/ii_20th_century_1950_1970.htm


26 posted on 08/16/2009 6:27:32 AM PDT by the scotsman
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To: the scotsman

My point was the money for research is just not there like it is in the US. Cost containment is very important and at this conference was about 95% of the research presented. By the way, my mother in law had successful leech therapy here several years ago.


27 posted on 08/16/2009 3:38:57 PM PDT by stayathomemom (Beware of cat attacks while typing!)
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To: cajungirl
"I don?t want to be ill in a foreign country."

If Obamaserfcare passes, the US will soon be a foreign country for many of us. If Obama prevails, THIS MUST NOT STAND should be our motto through the November elections. Conservative states must also implement interposition to put themselves between the FedGov and their citizens.

28 posted on 03/20/2010 10:28:15 AM PDT by Truth29
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