An example for the rest of the world.

Pardon me. I'm for a welfare state. And I make no apologies about that. And if necessary, I want such a state supported in large part by rich people and rich corporations. Consider the fact that we have nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance. Many of 'em because they can't afford it. The number of uninsured has increased by 900,000 in the past year. Little wonder. Because of the sagging economy. But there's money in the pockets of the rich to help subsidize universal health care. Yes, health care for everyone. Socialized medicine. Like in such welfare states as France and Italy and Britain and Sweden. Yes, basic health care for everyone. Including the very poor. Seems to me basic health care is a human right. Just as is a basic public education. To prepare everyone for life. With learning skills. Job skills. Whatever it takes to get one by. Better than being an illiterate nincompoop. So, let's go to it, fellow Americans. Let's establish the best welfare state in the world. Better than France or Italy or Britain or Sweden. I want a model welfare state. Let's set an example for the rest of the world. --Jim Broede