Bert, on some days I'd agree. But, just yesterday, I had to deal with a patient who manages a fast food franchise, low income (but not low enough), no insurance, who could not afford insulin because it was going to cost him more than $1,000 a month. Rabid reactionary capitalist that I am, that level of care really should be possible for anyone.


David Grauman MD
Department of Medicine
Commonwealth Health Center
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands