Bev wrote: "Greg's point (assuming that I've understood it correctly) about the health care system in the US potentially contributing to the litigious behavior of Americans, is an interesting one that I think is valid." I would use the word "system" with caution regarding health care in this country. In the USA suing after an accident is too often a necessity, not an option. Medical expenses here are the major cause of bankruptcy. And experience shows that every health care system--no matter where, or how excellent--will get lots of complaints. This is true even for universal, single-payer systems like Canada's. Wait times are a form of rationing. Here in the USA the very wealthy get excellent health care. For the rest of us, health care is severely rationed and wait times can be extensive. Health care is a pay-to-play game here. Just a thought, Greg