I agree with that in part, but de-privatizing health care is not the answer. The majority of hospitals, for instance, are technically "not for profit" hospitals. Yet, many of them receive poor grades for care, and are more expensive than private hospitals. Competitions is the key here. Why is auto insurance different? Because you can buy from any company you want. They have to fight for your business. Health insurance, on the other hand, is restricted. The state where you live or work limits your choice, and also regulates differently than other states. The government is the worst possible solution, because they are the biggest mismanagers in the country. I also disagree with making insurance mandatory without changing the way insurance companies are regulated. Massachusetts has already taken on this practice, yet insurance premiums have not gone down, nor has coverage increased. Canadiens pay very high taxes compared to us, yet while their national health care is available to everyone, there are many limitations. You don't have the choice of doctor's you do here, and the waiting list to see one can be absurdly long. There is less access to specialized equipment because of the cost restrictions, so only hospitals with high volume have them. Again, longer waits or bigger travel expenses occur. The system definitely needs to be fixed but not by increased regulation.
Taxes, taxes, taxes. This argument kills me. The top 5% of American earners pay 80% of the taxes, and we want them to pay more? How about we make sure that the money is actually better off in the Government's hands. The money they invest into companies (which provide jobs), colleges (which allows for discovery and invention, which makes the world better and creates jobs), and in hospitals (look at the plaques on the walls, just about everything is bought by philanthropists) be taken from them so Congress can misuse it? Until I see some real spending reforms, I don't want another penny extra given to those clowns.