[tracilicious]

I disagree. In many cultures the societal unit functions quite a bit more like a family. Looking out for each other, etc. All cultures used to be that way. Where should we turn today for that sort of community? Churches? Well what if you aren't religious?

I disagree with the standards of healthcare being high here. If the health care in Canada is so poor, then why do they have better statistics than we do as far as a great deal of things. That same site that I linked lists some statistics as far as how the U.S. stacks up compared to other countries. You can look up the same things on the CDC website if you'd like something less biased. Our infant mortality rates are shameful.