""Hey gnu - a few days ago, I got four stitches in my thumb. The price tag was more than $500. What do you think about that?""

That's bloody disgusting Carol.

My breathing difficulties have now been found to have no cardiac connection, so one week ago I was told that I should contact the orthopods to re-schedule my postponed knee replacement.I phoned immediately, and have an outpatient appointment in two weeks time.

The op is predicted for the autumn, late Sept or early Oct, and I won't be asked for one penny.

I sincerely hope that one day sanity will prevail, and US citizens, all of them, will have the same level of care.

Don T.