technically, healthcare is a public service since you don't actually have to pay for it when you receive it, least not if it's a "live saving" treatment, like they've ever saved a life. think they're just trying to get all the money into one pot so it's easier for them to take turns stealing from it.

http://answers.yahoo.com/...n/index?qid=1006042530862

$8,000 per day? oh my, seems a tad bit expensive, maybe i can get a cheaper quote that only involves 1 doctor, 1 nurse and the electrical cost required to operate the machinery. oh, we have to add in the pro-rated cost of the machinery.

and we also have this:

http://abcnews.go.com/...-outrage/story?id=9036632

it's wealthcare. it's not about saving lifes, it's about hoarding money.