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I sure am. After Newfoundland Premier Danny William’s last visit south of the border for heart surgery, Canada’s “prized” healthcare system has come under attack…surprise, surprise…by Americans. Can you hear the sarcasm here?
Ever since US President Obama introduced the idea of a Universal Healthcare System in US, our healthcare system has come under severe scrutiny. And Danny William’s trip is just like dangling a juicy steak in front of hungry wolves. Way to go, Danny.
But is his decision wrong? Should Canadians feel insulted? Just how “prized” is our healthcare system?
Personally, I am very supportive of Canada’s Universal Healthcare system. It makes us special! And of course, all the fuss that US have made attempting to adopt our healthcare system has really bumped up the pride points.
Let’s keep score here:
Canada: 1 point US: 0 points.
Canadians are generally satisfied with the healthcare system. Aside from a few who complain that the wait times are too long (secretly, I agree), there has been no major dissatisfaction with the system. Why should there be? It’s free and it’s easily accessible. In Toronto alone, we have at least a dozen major hospitals within a few miles of each other. How can you beat that?
Canada: 2 points US: still no points
But let’s talk about wait times here. No one likes to wait of course. But I’ll bet most Canadians have spent the majority of their lives waiting for healthcare services. Maybe that’s why we’re so much more patient than Americans. Waiting, might not be such a big problem if you have the cold or something, but when it comes to the heart…waiting might not be such a good idea. You never know when it might stop beating after all.
So, here’s the downside to free and easily accessible healthcare: longer wait times. I mean, since you don’t have to worry about the moolah, then everyone is probably in line (even for little things like a cold or a bruise – seriously, what do you want the doctor to say? ‘Oh, don’t worry; we won’t have to amputate your leg. It’s just a tiny bruise.’?). South of the border, though, as long as you have the cash in your hands, medical service comes quicker than a blink of the eye.
Canada: 2 points US: 1 point.
But then again, my suggestion is that if you are terribly paranoid (like me), live in Canada, because the healthcare is free and accessible, so it’s okay if you visit the doctor because of a fever or cold.
Canada: 2.5 points US: 1 point.
What happens when you don’t have money though? If you’re in the US, you can wait patiently for your death (hmm…Americans might be more patient after all…). If you’re in Canada, no worries! Just visit the nearest hospital and you get treated for free. For FREE! Can you believe it? Just how jealous do you think Americans are when they are dishing out thousands of dollars for a simple operation?
Canada: 3.5 points US: 1 point.
US, however, is known as the leading country in research, with very advanced technology. Undoubtedly, it is also very advanced in medical technology. So supposedly, if the best hospitals in US can’t treat your illness, you’re doomed. Well, to put it in a nicer way, US hospitals are supposedly more adept at treating patients and offer better Medicare. That should at least be worth a point.
Canada: 2.5 points US: 2 points.
On the other hand, Canada is also one of the leading countries in research and our medical technology should be on par with that of the US (or so Canadian doctors claim). Any heart operations that can be done there could be done here. Hmm…but yet there’s the issue with waiting times. What good is a heart operation if you’re already dead? That’s something to think about. But regardless, let’s give Canada a half point.
Canada: 3 points US: 2 points.
On last thing. Thousands of Canadians go south of the border to receive treatments every year. Ouch. What a blow to our egos. And worse yet, Americans claim that our healthcare system has stayed intact only because Canadians can receive treatment in the US. OUCH. Talk about arrogant neighbours. But…there is a bit of truth in this…
Canada: 3 points US: 3 points.
Well, it’s ultimately tied. But as the writer, I get to give my final, honest opinion on this.
What’s my take on this?
I think that Canada should have a Universal Dental Plan.
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Yes, yes, I know that I’m a few days late. Well, more like a week. I mean, February 1st passed ages ago. But then again, I’m always late, which is probably why I’m always in trouble when it comes time to change TTC tickets. It always takes a few days for the devastated feeling to sink in. And when it does…uhh, let’s not go there.
I swear, my neighbors have probably figured out my weird habits since they left on a trip five days after the TTC tickets expired. Figures, they probablyexhausted their vacation days two years ago, when they tried to avoid me after the last time TTC tickets changed. But unfortunately for them, I decided to freak the day after they came back from their vacation.
Like I said, it took a while for the idea to sink in. I mean, too bad for them…but it’s not like I did it on purpose…or did I?
This year, they were smart enough to leave a few days after February 1st. Or maybe they just felt like having a vacation. I certainly hope so. After all, I think that I’m a great neighbor!
Well, correction. I’m a fantastic neighbor when I don’t look at the stack of old TTC tickets sitting on the table. I can’t believe that they are still sitting there. Even though I’ve stared at them pointedly for over half an hour, they still haven’t gotten the message. They are still old TTC tickets.You’d think that with all the glares that I give them whenever I see them, they’d get the hint and have the decency to change into new TTC tickets.
But noooooooooooooo.
They just have to sit there and mock me with their oldness. Geez.
I suppose that it’s my fault since I’ve had plenty of time (*cough* a month *cough*) to exchange them. But then again, who has time nowadays? I have time for staring at the old tickets and willing them to magically change into new tickets (yes, lots and lots of time), but I definitely don’t have the time to get to one of the few subway stations that exchange the tickets. Nope, I’m terribly, horribly busy, sorry.
And part of that is because I have to actually use a ticket to exchange my old tickets. Do you know how unfair it is? To get to the station, I have to take the bus. Why? Because the only stations that exchange old TTC tickets are Davisville and Bloor-Yonge.
If you’ve rode the subway before, you’d know how ridiculously far those stations are from Flemingdon Park. Why in the world would anyone have to use a ticket in order to exchange a ticket? That’s completely unfair! That’s almost like throwing away a perfectly good ticket! Forget that. It is throwing away a perfectly good ticket. Gosh.
And you know the worst thing about this? After February 1st, I can’t use the old tickets anymore! This means that I must either find a store to buy new tickets orpay in cash. Buying a new ticket is out of the question since I actually have to move to do that. And I prefer sitting down, thank you. Actually, paying in cash is a better option nowadays since its two bucks. It used to be $1.85 and finding change was soooo inconvenient.
Can you imagine looking under your bed to find the last few nickels and dimes? It was ridiculous! They don’t even offer change. Besides, how do the TTC drivers count the money? How do they know if it’s enough? If I decided to pay all in pennies, could they even tell if I’m missing a good 20 cents? Hey, maybe I should try that! That is… if they don’t kick me off the bus and refuse to return my penny collection that I worked so hard to find. People can be so unreasonable… I know I am.
Well, at least TTC is considerate enough to make it a whole number now. Aha, yeah right. Can’t they be more considerate and make it $1.00? I’m sure riders would be much more appreciative of that. I know I would be.
Okay, okay, this is probably all my own fault. And I’m just annoying you with my annoying rant. After all, like other people, I could have gone to exchange my tickets earlier and avoided all this hassle. Yes, like other responsible, motivated residents of Toronto, I could have figured out a way to make this process easier. But, if you take a look at the close to 50-something old, expired tickets from two years ago sitting in my closet, you’ll probably realize why I find the time to type this rant, but not to get on a bus and exchange my tickets.
Ah well, I’ll see how this works out. After all, I’ve still got until March 1st. Hopefully, I don’t end up with another stack of non-exchangeableTTC tickets just because I was too lazy to take the bus. Oh, by the way…what can you do with old tickets from two years ago (you know, the green ones)? Any suggestions? They don’t make very good construction paper; I’ve tried it out of desperation.
Hey, maybe if I keep them for long enough, I can eventually sell them as antiques~! …you won’t believe the things that people are willing to buy…
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