[Terry]

I like Japan's approach where everyone is made to purchase health insurance. This would drive the costs downward if insurance companies are not allowed to make such a huge profit. Another solution would be that insurers are required to put a certain percentage of their profits in to subsidizing the insurance needs of the poorer people who cannot afford the whole package.

It sounds like Switzerland is on a decent track as well. Maybe this is one piece of capitalism that needs to be eliminated as, health care is a right for Americans. We deserve to be healthy. There should be incentives for people that do not smoke, drink alcohol, and exercise. There should be disincentives for people who choose unhealthy lifestyles.

I think that America is still a great country. If we truly make this a priority we can come up with a solution that will make America healthy.

Thanks for the decent article Harrison.

Terry Newton