The US calls itself the leader of the free world and the defender of human rights. And yet, we are unable to provide basic medical care for our citizens the way other western world countries can.

Healthcare is NOT a human right here - it is a profit seeking business. It really is based on money. That leaves healthcare providers and patients the close to impossible task of navigating muddy waters.

I can tell you about case after case of citizens who have worked and supported the 'system' all of their lives through paying taxes. Those same people are ones who are denied care that they need . . and why? . . . because they can't afford it. So, like many, they go without.

Defender of human rights? What a joke.