I was living in Germany in the '80s. My mom, a civilian US citizen, had to get a hysterectomy. She chose to go to a German hospital (as opposed to the US Military hospital) and just pay whatever it cost. She mentioned the other day she doesn't think they ever sent her a bill.
this post was submitted on 28 May 2025
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I used to get so angry seeing stories like this…
At this point it just increases my sadness. America (my country) is completely fucked and there is no way out of it until we completely hit bottom, like an addict. It will be decades before America hits bottom, long after I am dead and it will take generations to build something better, no guarantee that will happen.
I feel tremendous sadness for my children and all of the rest of our younger citizens that will live through all of this to never see or experience anything better.
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Americans can't fathom paying for something they may not need to make use of. They can't extend their sense of compassion beyond what they can touch.
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