Why some American values are obstacles to insurance system overhaul
August 6, 2009
Two fundamental American values — capitalism and individualism — present obstacles to significant change. American culture embraces commerce, consumption and profit and elevates the rights of the individual over obligations to the community. This makes it easy for some critics to heap disdain on changes that can be painted as limiting free enterprise, cutting into profits or leading to the real boogeyman — socialism. (Las Vegas Sun)
