Quote Originally Posted by tony
My point exactly, I have a spanish professor from North Africa. In her country education up to college is provided as well as healthcare, she says that while things are not lavish they adequately meet the needs of the people and for that the people are better for it.

She stated the schools have set standards that kids MUST meet. Private schools are looked down upon because they are for students that could not hack it in public schools.

In summary vs the american system she said that a universal system works when the government is most concerned about the people with minimal corruption. I wouldn't quote her if I didnt absolutely believe her assessment.
The problem is that you are comparing systems of two different countries with 2 very different cultures.

That's there this is here. What works in other places may not work here.

There is a reason why socialized program here in THIS country don't work. It's because the government doesn't give a damn about the people. People in Washingtn are simply looking to further their own careers regardless of what their people want. Which is exactly why socialized programs don't work in this country.

For the first time in a while some of those people are finally listening to what their consituents want with this bailout. And you know what it's about time.