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I've received in-patient care, overnight studies, emergency procedures, and much more in Spain without ever paying a dollar in copays or fees, and I've never waited more than 2 weeks for non-urgent care or an hour for urgent care.
My taxes are $600/month total in Madrid. Given that I have epilepsy, my insurance alone in the US was $490/month, AND I paid more in taxes ($1100/month).
So, yes, universal healthcare isn't "free," and it's supported by taxes. And still, Americans are taxed more AND have to pay for insurance? And then you still have to pay copays? I don't think "dur dur me taxes!" is actually the strong argument you think it is. And wait times are no longer (or in fact are shorter) in many countries with universal healthcare. But you know what's longer? Life expectancies.
American here.
Just checked my latest paystub. My taxes are $405 per WEEK.
Good to know I'm getting such a bang for my buck.
And by bang, the military just got a few more bullets for war out of me.