although the canadian system is woefully underfunded--
and if you compare the average working persons coverage the US system
actually fares better (in cbc study last year) on the other hand
the US system leaves a big chunk of the population without any coverage.
(having said that Id still take the Canuck system)

I dont even think it is a question of - we have to tax you more
because I dont think people would mind, sure Id pay more for better health care - but Id rather less to go military programs or tax cuts for the rich .