I agree with most of this but it never ceases to amaze me that Americans tend to be so against state healthcare:
"goverment paid for doctors"
Corection tax funded doctors... i.e. paid for by yourself... just like the military, police and fire brigade... whats the difference?
You're happy to pay to be defended and protected from harm by the military and police forces, you're happy to pay for a fire department to protect property but theres an objection when it comes to healthcare, while at the same time insurance companies shaft you royally by not paying out when you need them most.
Craig