Why don't US citizens demand universal healthcare coverage?

Dan Munro's answer is excellent! My own personal take on the issue, however, stemming from my experience working in healthcare, is that a different question related to yours should be asked - Why do Americans tolerate their hard-earned tax dolla... read more

The simple answer is that Americans don't want universal healthcare coverage, administered by the Federal Government. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they believe that all Americans deserve healthcare coverage, but a recent Gallup survey showed that only 42% of Americans want universal coverage. That just about covers the Democratic base. read more

Now, as congressional Republicans remain divided over healthcare reform, the issue of universal health coverage is getting renewed attention on both sides of the political spectrum. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has repeated calls for a Medicare for All program that would provide health coverage for people of all ages, while gradually replacing the for-profit insurance industry. read more