actually, beth, it is a fine observation. how does the
time it takes to see the dr. compare. i'd be
interested because i have not known anyone from
swedan.

--- "Elizabeth H. Thiers" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> We have a newly hired Occupational therapist from
> Sweden so, you just know
> the whole issue of heavy taxes and socialized
> medicine came up.  She says
> that while yes, taxes are high, when she compared
> with what she has to pay
> for insurance and out of pocket expenses here in the
> states, the two
> equalled out a bit more.
> Of course, Sweden is  a lot smaller, with a smaller
> population and without a
> 3rd world country sharing it's southern border to
> add complications to the
> mix.
>
> But, an interesting observation non the less
>
> Beth t the OT
>
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>
> well deri there are some. kerry i think is for
> instance pushing socialized medicine. i hear one of
> the nine announced canidates putting some trail
> ballon
> out just about every day.right now i think lieberman
> is the best bet for the dems. but who knows in
> politics. i certainly don't claim to be the expert
> on
> the democratic party.


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