Political Quotes

“take me out to the ball game, but don't take me to the hospital--that's the way the song goes in Canada. Last week the Cincinnati Reds' catcher, Joe Oliver, learned the hard way about how government-run health care works in Canada. In a game last week in Montreal, Oliver hurt his ankle in a collision at home plate and was taken to the hospital for x rays. The hospital was complete with battered tables and beaten-up chairs and a 1970's style telephone system, complete with rotary dials. After waiting hours to see a doctor, Oliver was even less impressed with the care that he received. ``I got a look at socialized medicine here in Canada and I don't like it. It is a joke. If that is the future, I don't want any part of it.'' On the quality of service he received, Oliver commented: ``In fact, I am not so sure the x ray was even mine.'' It is not just Canada today, and it is not just ball players.”