“Sicko” is definitely something to see

I saw Michael Moore’s “Sicko” and in order to sum up my impression and overall opinion of the film, I would have to say that it brilliantly illustrated the realization about the depleting state of the health care system in the United States. I haven’t seen any of Moore’s other films and I know that there is always an uproar about whether the films are too biased or one-sided, etc. (Ok, the film did start off with a clip of Bush saying something entrely stupid, even though he was attempting to make a point). But in all seriousness, I think that in this film, the focus, although creatively depicted in a Moore way, illustrated what millions of individuals in this country already know and have to live with everyday; especially if they are part of the population without health insurance. This film, didn’t challenge or question whether the health care crisis could be blamed on the decisions of Republicans or Democratics. This film was a comparative insight into how other countries; Canada, England, France, even Cuba have implemented universal health care, that is not only of a quality level, but preventative in nature, so that ALL citizens may have the opportunity to live healthy and happy lives; Not only the ones that can afford it. For such an incredibly rich and westernized country as ours, you would think that the same types of opportunities could be afforded and provided, especially to the individuals who need it most. But as can clearly be seen, that is simply not the case. For anyone who may think that I am complaining or bashing the United States and whose answer to this may be, “If you don’t like it, then leave it,” I have nothing more of a response then to say: Watch this movie, focus on how other countrie’s health care systems work and tell me then, if you wouldn’t want the same to be offered to you here.