Sicko

After watching this movie, I decided to live in France.





Sicko is a 2007 documentary film by film maker Michael Moore. The film investigates the American health care system, focussing on its health insurance and pharmaceutical industry. The film compares the for-profit, non universal U.S. system with those of universal and nonprofit systems of Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Cuba.

I find the American health care system is a complete joke. When the health care system is turning away people who are in need of medical care because they cannot afford it, is a low blow in order to get a quick dollar. Even the insurance companies are more into getting a paycheck than allowing for the survival of the ill.

During this movie we saw insurance companies deny claims for vital medical procedures saying that it was unnecessary or experimental, when really that "unnecessary" procedure could’ve saved that individuals life.
The heroes that helped with the 9/11 tragedy are even not covered for the problems that occurred due to them serving their country. An individual who needed an inhaler to help breathe was paying a minimum of $135 per inhaler, whereas in Cuba (America’s enemy, and they pay five cents!

Why should citizens have to pay for something that should be free? We are trying to prolong live and sustain our race but how can we when we cannot afford health care and therefore are turned down for the care they need and should be provided.