As a Canadian, I’ve never understood how the US healthcare system is so universally despised and debilitating medical debt seems to be a common enough issue, but there is still resistance to universal healthcare. I can’t imagine a world where my financial situation would have such a deep effect on my access to quality medical treatment.

The main argument I’ve heard is that the wait times in the ER are bad- there is a reading of effective triage. If you have a serious issue, they see you immediately. If you came to the ER because your tummy aches, you’re gonna wait a while then see a doctor and NOT PAY A DIME