I became a Nurse because I owed the Health Care system.
I just realized how bloody rich I would be if the government didn’t take such a huge chunk of my money. Then I also realized – hmm, I really like my free health care. It has its major problems, sure (don’t get me started on this.. or the allocation of these dollars in general). But with the sheer amount of injuries both my brother and I had growing up – my parents would have had to definitely euthanize us if they had to pay. And seeing how that’s not legal yet, it wouldn’t have been very pretty. Luckily, we’re both surprisingly alive, and will be around to have our annual scar-off competition. (He’s currently winning, btw). I can’t imagine how the Yanks feel on this historic day. Actually, from what I’m listening to, it sounds like the Americans are quite torn on the issue? Really!? Again, I know our system has problems, but I would say health care is something every Canadian values even more than their morning double-double. So I guess when I look at my pay check, rather than throwing up in my mouth and exercising my ‘right’ to complain; I should just be happy that I know I can walk into a hospital – get fixed – and walk out sans bill. The Americans will undoubtedly freak out at tax-time; but next time they break a leg, I think they’ll thank their lucky socialized stars for the pay-cut.
Natalie Dee
