Thanks for the insights on the NHS. Michael Moore had nice things to say about the UK system in "Sicko." Its nice to see that confirmed. The statement below needs some clarification. Indeed it did get some in Obama's Wednesday evening speech.

"The only lies being told in America right now are the lies being told to the American Public about the NHS and similar systems around the world."

Obama, attacked three major lies about the proposed health reforms, "death panels would be created", "abortions would be paid for." and "The health care of illegal aliens would be subsidized.

Note that each of the above are specifically tailored lies meant to appeal to the fears and prejudices of major Republican voter blocks.