wow maybe 56617 should first spend a few hours in any metropolitan ER, he might judge the doc's comments a bit differently or perhaps he's feeling a little chapped due to his own guilt. By the way when did our government aquire the right to rob us of personal wealth and re-distribute at their pleasure? Personal responsibility, self reliance, oh my gosh how heartless of us!!! Perhaps our dissenting friend could not only visit an ER but open up his own personal check book and adopt someone for the purpose of taking care of their health care... and food... and clothing... and shelter... and.....