I want to put the argument to rest, and although I dont think this will do it, maybe it can help some people see the light.

What I need from the people who live outside the US:

If you have personal stories of a public health system at work please share them here (either positive or negative, lets be honest about it)

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I want to hear from the Aussies, Canadians, Sweeds, EVERYONE ~! 

IS A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION BETTER? - Again I'm hoping to recieve personal accounts, not opinions based on what you've heard.

My Story:

I was on my honeymoon, we went to Yellowstone National Park, and there were a variety of foriegners where we stayed because of a work program.  I met a group of Germans that worked the bar closest to my room who were all friends and I brought it up.  I asked them what their health insurance was like back home and they explained that they didnt have public insurance but there was a legal requirement for them to have insurance and because of regulations and these requirements it was much cheaper than in the states.  The guy at the bar next to me overhearing this said "But you have to wait forever if you need to get an operation" 

To which they, with surprised looks on their faces, said "What? If you need an operation why should you have to wait?"  And they explained that there really wasnt any wait time especially if you are in urgent need of care.

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Please, if you have a personal story share it here, if it's purtinent share how it's paid for.  Lets share the information that could save millions of lives in the states!