A Cruel Nation

Just saw Sicko last night, with a few years' delay. "A Sick Nation" would have been a cute title for this, but it, alas, carries some rather unpleasant overtones.
But, thank God for Brits and Frenchies. Their systems prove you can have "socialised" health. And that it works. Apparently, those well off in the US forgot all about solidarity and their hospitals even dump off those completely in need on the sidewalk. Almost beyond belief.
We had a good system going. Now those in the rat race are being presented the "benefits" of private insurance, which, as Sicko shows, will make an extra effort to turn you down in case you are ill. Hey, if you have diabetes or some other chronic condition you are a liability.
The other day I had a toothache, only to discover Dubrovnik these days does not have emergency dental care. I know people who have spent their entire lifetimes in the medical profession and, to them, this seems as if somebody pissed all over their professional life history.
There's this Brit in the movie who claims democracy is the most revolutionary idea of all: you have to serve the community, not your interests. "If the poor get themselves represented it will be a true revolution come true".