Get Me Outta Here!

I hate to pick on someone who has cancer. But when you support a system that denies people the privilege of getting what your wealth allows you to get, you’re relevant:

Liberal MP Belinda Stronach, who is battling breast cancer, travelled to California last June for an operation that was recommended as part of her treatment, says a report.

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“Belinda had one of her later-stage operations in California, after referral from her personal physicians in Toronto. Prior to this, Belinda had surgery and treatment in Toronto, and continues to receive follow-up treatment there,” said MacEachern.

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“In fact, Belinda thinks very highly of the Canadian health-care system, and uses it when needed for herself and her children, as do all Canadians. As well, her family has clearly demonstrated that support,” MacEachern told the Star.

Well, of course the system is good . . . until you get really sick. Read the comments, which are expressing sympathy for her and describing this as a personal matter. I agree, it is. I agree, she should seek out the best care she can get. I don’t have any issue whatsoever with Ms. Stronach doing whatever she can to battle her breast cancer.

My issue is not with her at all. It’s with the Moore-ons and socialists. If we had a Candian-style system in this country, Belinda Stronach might be dead. And no matter how liberal she is, I think she—I think everyone—should have the opportunity to seek out the best care they can get without the government looking over their shoulder worrying that it’s not cost-effective. Yes, some people, like Ms. Stronach, will get better care than the rest of us. But that will happen no matter what system do we have. Which would you rather play a bigger role in the quality of care you get: your money or your political connections?

(PS - I’ll post on Hillarycare II: The Search of the Whitehouse soon.)