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Originally Posted by El Blanco

There is nothing in the world to make you believe that. Look at everything the government does. Its always the most expensive way. Amd where do they get the money? Thats it, the tax payer.

While it is true that goverments are typically wasteful, I believe I can say that does not make up for the drive for profit in companies. Even if companies are more resourceful, I still think that the gap would be in favor of the government as far as fewer expences to the citizen. I make this judgement from facts I have seen, such as on this: http://www.2ontario.com/welcome/ooql_402.asp

Furthermore, since the government does it the most expensive way, healthcare would be improved. Another strong point is that economic planners from those dead insurance companies could be hired to make the process as efficent as possible.

So, how is it cheaper for us?

I do believe I just addressed that in the above statement.

A private company is driven to make a profit. The best way to make a consistent profit? Customer satisfaction. Provide quality service at a reasonable price.

Unfortunatly, because of the shitty lifestyles we live, a reasonable price gets out of reach.

I'm not really sure what your point was with that statement.

Want healthcare to get cheaper? No smoking, fatty foods, stressful job. Excersice, eat right, and all that other crap none of us do.

Words of wisdom indeed, but it will never happen. And even if it did, the government would either cut taxes or put the money into something else, like education.