re: #1221 poteen

A very good friend of mine is USN (Ret) after 36 yrs.
He goes to San Diego VA hospital rather than Long Beach due to a difference in competence and availability of care.
/ He says if he has to go back to LB he’ll bring his gun with him.
Admittedly anecdotal, but a common complaint from other vets I know.
If the govt becomes responsible for everyones healthcare, you may very well be adversely affected.

I’ve been damn lucky too. I’ll be 67 next month and the only reason I go to a doctor every few years is my wife forces me. She’d agree with you that I should pay more attention to health care issues.