What efforts are being made in terms of tackling what I believe is the core issue at hand – addressing obesity and poor lifestyle choices? Switching to a universal healthcare system, keeping the current system or a hybrid will do nothing to address costs until as a nation we change behaviors.
How about a sin tax? What is the problem with taxing cola or fast food? It is your choice as an individual to select these unhealthy choices just as it is to smoke or drink, which are already taxed.