CMV: It looks bad that the US doesn't have universal healthcare, and it's not an issue of "socialism"

The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet is one of a small number of countries that doesn't have universal healthcare in some form. Having everyone covered is the norm for most developed nations. The USA is an exception in this regard.<br><br>I realize that it isn't as simple as waving a magic wand and suddenly having a healthcare system. We already have many parts of it in place. Medicare and Medicaid have been in place for more than half a century. We already have mandatory emergency care through EMTALA, so emergency services are covered. It is not a matter of "socialism" when the government already plays a big role in healthcare and most people want it. The vast majority of Americans (around 60%) don't have a problem with a strong public role in healthcare. We have the money to do it. We have the experience and expertise to do it. All we need is the political will.<br><br>CMV.