The links below will take you to the relevant references.
What to Say to Those Who Think Single Payer Advocates are Wacko – by Dr. Paul Hochfeld published on Commondreams
May 2010 Oregon-Live analysis of cost in our health care system compared to a single payer system. Sam Metz MD Click Here
Trifold Brochure for Single Payer (Example page 1)
Trifold Brochure for Single Payer (Example page 2)
Costs of health care in the US
Comparisons with other countries
Costs of private insurance versus single payers
Health consequences of private insurance
Social Consequences of Private Health Insurance
I expect change to occur as far as health care and other issues are concerned. However, we in the United States, considered the most prosperous country, cannot allow ourselves to be concerned about our elders and our futures. Health care is most important for everyone and should not be limited to race, creed, or other issues. Why not try what has worked in other countries, after all we believe in equality, justice, and freedom for all, don’t we?
As far as I’m concerned the only health care program that is need is Medicare. Everyone should have been put into Medicare and Part D should be changed to allow them to negotiate for prescription drugs just like the VA