Been There, Done That

Here's an interesting Reader's Digest article on the Canadian health care system. It seems that even as the U.S. considers shifting the burden of health care to the government, Canada is beginning to consider giving it back to the private sector. To the surprise of absolutely no one, some health professionals are beginning to realize that a government-controlled medical system is expensive, inefficient, and even life-threatening.

In other news, an Ottawa cemetery custodian has reported apparent spinnage in Tommy Douglas' grave.