We're seeing many reports about how terrible the Veterans Administration health care is, stories like this Fox News article and this one at U.S. News & World Report. It isn't an area of my expertise and I'll settle for saying our veterans deserve better.
What is crucial for Americans to understand as a result of these stories are the problems absolutely inherent in government health care. Stories like these are totally common in the U.K. where griping about the governmental NHS is widespread and horror stories abound.
Imagine getting your health care from the U.S. Post Office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or the Transportation Safety Administration. Just thinking about it could make you sick, it's the stuff of nightmares.
When someone tries to convince you we need single payer (government) health care, suggest they get their ills doctored at the hapless VA.
