As of this writing, I’ve seen Michael Moore’s new documentary twice and I have some thoughts. It’s great. In this post, I’m going to repost my original review of the movie, and then some additional reaction after the second viewing.
The other day I went with my friends … to see Michael Moore’s new documentary SiCKO. The movie was astounding and raises some really good points. The movie mostly exposes how backwards and corrupt the American system of health insurance is compared to our western allies, and even our enemies. It’s worth some cash in a theater, renting the DVD later, or even ‘acquiring’ it somehow.
That was only a quick reaction on Facebook, and since then, I’ve not only seen the movie again, but listened to a good Moore interview on the informative podcast Democracy Now! On the podcast, he made a vital point that I think he failed to clearly state in the movie. I quote it below:
Our laws state very clearly that they have a legal fiduciary responsibility to maximize profits for the shareholders. If they don’t do that, they could be put in jail. They’re required by law to turn as big a profit as they can. And the only way that can turn the big profit is to not pay out the money, is to not provide the care. So therefore, there is no way that this can work. There is no way that we can continue to have these health insurance companies making these decisions.
Moore’s point here is that the solution to America’s health care crisis can’t and won’t be simple. It’d take an entire paradigm shift – a dismantling of the current system. So, for sure, it’s going to be a huge issue in the next election. Take note, presidential candidates.
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