Affordable Health Care - Just Stop.

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188. This Canadian agrees with you

I think it is exceptionally smug for someone with universal healthcare to tell someone without it that they should be thankful. Reminds me of the 1% telling poor people they should be thankful that they aren't poor in a third world country because in North America they are rich in comparison.

I also didn't take your post as a 'Foreigners can't post anything about America!' post. TBH, I never understood why some Canadians are such Obama fans here on DU. I mean, I can see liking the guy but it's weird to see so many people so invested in him when they don't even live in the US and aren't citizens. I have no issues with commenting on American policies though, and I don't think I need to butt out. I also don't see a problem with someone commenting on the ACA...but I do get what you mean about 'lecturing'. I've seen that here too...I may have even been sanctimonious a time or 2 about other topics, but I don't understand why one must put down those who are struggling. I get that from my rich mother all the time...I'm a single mom of 4, in school full time, and I get to hear her talk about how hard she worked, how lazy I am and how I should be thankful that I'm not homeless because my ex pays me child support. She refuses to help me out in any meaningful way, because I might 'take it for granted'. This pontificating about the ACA reminds me of how my mother treats me.

Okay, I'm beginning to ramble, but just wanted to let you know that some Canadians get what you are saying. I think you guys deserve much, much better than the ACA.