Pursesnatcher posted:

Never mind that Norwegians with the means are buying health insurance in ever-increasing numbers, as those who can afford it do not trust the public health system, what with its waiting time of up to 8 hours at the municipal emergency room. Never mind that the "free healthcare" is in shambles; the doctors striking for the right not to be forced to work 20-hour shifts at a moment's notice. Never mind that "free healthcare" does not cover anything remotely related to what happens in your oral cavity; to the point where the head of the main worker's union – beacon of solidarity indeed – a couple of years back was decided to go to Hungary to get her teeth fixed; it was too expensive for her to get it done in Norway itself. And never mind that the poor generally avoid going to the doctor if they can help it, as there's still a $30-40 charge per visit. This isn't Britain NHS, to put it mildly.