We often forget how hard it was for Canadians to establish a national health program. We are seeing many of the same arguments against Obamacare as we heard in Canada in the 50's and early 60's. But there is no evidence more compelling that it works than the key indicators of cost and life expectancy. Canadians pay 30% less than Americans on medical cost and live an average of 3 years longer (refer to most recent OECD metrics).

While not perfect, Canadians are clearly better off.

There are several successful health care models in 1st world countries that the US can look to for ideas to make improvements. Going backward to pre-Obamacare days does not seem like a step in the right direction.

Americans would be wise to make their decision based on facts and not ideology.