"But they cannot so easily dismiss The Economist, an avowedly conservative voice that is among the oldest and most respected periodicals in the world."

Since when is the economist a "conservative voice"? It is more like a neo-liberal European voice. Sometimes the articles are insightful, but more often they just echo the latest fashionable ideas among wealthy Europeans. Naturally, that includes a healthy dose of America bashing.

I sincerely hope that America charts its own course regarding healthcare. Europe and Canada are models to learn from, but certainly not to emulate.