02-13-2009, 12:05 PM
First, I would never claim that Japan's health care system is the answer, it's mediocre at best. And their dentistry was borderline 3rd world. But (theoretically) it was available to everyone.
Socialized medicine may be one of the causes. But Japan's aging demographic (1 in 5 are over 60-years old) has certainly exacerbated the situation. What about Switzerland's model? Any dirt on the Swiss socialists? :-)
While I agree that socialized education is inferior to a private school system, I'd hate to deprive even one citizen of an education because they can't afford the crazy cost of attending a private school. Guess I believe that all Americans have a right to at least a crappy education.
In fairness, I know of a couple public schools that are succeeding. I know because my children attended them. Proof that it CAN be done.
Socialized medicine may be one of the causes. But Japan's aging demographic (1 in 5 are over 60-years old) has certainly exacerbated the situation. What about Switzerland's model? Any dirt on the Swiss socialists? :-)
While I agree that socialized education is inferior to a private school system, I'd hate to deprive even one citizen of an education because they can't afford the crazy cost of attending a private school. Guess I believe that all Americans have a right to at least a crappy education.
In fairness, I know of a couple public schools that are succeeding. I know because my children attended them. Proof that it CAN be done.
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius