A joke that is a truth

[celesteel]

I just posted a joke on a friends page. I started to write why this is such a hot topic for me but I decided to refrain, I had meant it as a real joke for her. She didn't need to hear my rant.

Comments

[chaotic_binky]

The second might be a senior citizen, but in the UK you would have to wait far longer for the same operation - about 18 months. The NHS is free if you do not work - otherwise a large proportion of one's salary is taken by the government to pay for it. Workers do not get priority either.

Good joke and true. My dog had a tumour removed two days after the vet saw it - a human would have waited twelve weeks in our health system and only then if it was a suspicious lump. :D

[celesteel]

You guys seem to have the same problems then. People who work at regular jobs are penalized.

Surely there must be a better way!

Hope you have a wonderful day!