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Horus418,
Where are you getting your numbers about healthcare in the US? Noway it is 60% and the US government is over a TRILLION dollars in debt.
There are a few reasons for our isolated mindset. 1. We are large and spread out. 2. We are pretty geographically isolated. It is difficult to travel to actually see other culturs. In Europe, a few hours on a train and you can be in another country with a different language and culture, possibly passing through a 3rd on your way. In US, we can drive for 3 hours and not leave the state. I agree with you on the education (or lack thereof) and indoctrination of the American public at large. I could go on and on about that.
As far as the article, functional and economic feasibility has to be the overall goal. Utilising waste and lowering pollution (which are great ideals) have to be taken with the overall costs in mind.
