There are problems with "Obamacare," but universal healthcare is a good thing.
I was out with some friends and cousins, and the topic came up. Surprisingly, they were all against universal healthcare. Strangely enough, a good number of them worked in the medical field. At first, I thought maybe they disagreed on it because of principle, smaller government. However, as the discussion continued, it became apparent that they were simply misinformed. I originally avoided the debate since I was the only dissenting view. There was no need to engage in a debate with people I haven't seen in a long time. Also, I was the more informed and the better debater, so it wouldn't even be fair. But then, like good medical professionals, they noticed my broken finger...
They noticed my broken finger, but they didn't know that I broke it while I was abroad. They were all guessing how much it cost me. $500 to $5000. It became a game. When I told them it cost me less than $20,, they were shocked. They then proceeded to try to find something wrong with the system, such as wait time, appointments, etc. However, when I told them that I simply walked in, no appointment, 10 minute wait, got treated, got medication, a rehab schedule with a personal trainer, and follow-ups with the doctor, it really blew their minds. All of their pre-conceptions about universal healthcare was wrong.
Granted, if I needed surgery, I might have needed to wait and pay more. I am not sure about the wait, but I am pretty sure the cost would have been cheaper.
Virtually every country with universal healthcare laughs at the American system. Although it is true that some of the best hospitals, doctors, medical techniques, etc. are in America, it doesn't mean much when people do not have access to it.
People should be mindful of facts vs. pre-conceptions.