What I find interesting ... is one of the BIG reasons people do not want socialized medicine is the terribly long waits for treatment or surgery. But it seems like we are heading in the exact same direction ... can't get in to see a dr.,our medical treatments are guided by the insurance co's ... or big pharma, Treatment and drugs have astronomical costs, hospitalization and medical treatment are the cause of MOST bankruptcies in the US, but WE DO NOT WANT SOCIALIZED MEDICINE!!!!!!!