In the USA for decades millions have suffered illness and death in the richest country on earth for lack of basic medical care. This is a key issue for US workers and now that Obama has attempted the most modest of reforms, all the pent up contradictions are bursting to surface. We see the hysteria of the reactionary right against Obama’s so-called “socialism,” while millions of bewildered but increasingly frustrated Americans want a real solution now. here we provide the text of a flyer produced by the WIL in the USA.
The battle over health care has simmered beneath the surface for decades as literally millions have suffered illness and death in the richest country on earth for lack of basic medical care. Most union contract struggles in recent years have revolved around the question of heath benefits. 7 in 10 personal bankruptcies in recent years have been the result of astronomical medical expenses. Now that Obama has attempted even the most modest of reforms, all the pent up contradictions are bursting to surface. On the one hand is the hysteria against Obama’s “socialism,” on the other are millions
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