Communications

The current H1N1 vaccine shortage offers a glimpse into what it would be like to have government run health care as is being proposed by Democrats in Congress and the White House.

The New York Times points out that even with advance notice of a possible crisis the government has been unable to manage the situation effectively and we now have a supply shortage.

According to the NYT, Secretary Sebelius’ response is that the matter is beyond the government’s control. “If we could wave a magic wand or have the tools in our government shop to fix this, I think there would be a different expectation,” Sebelius is quoted as saying.

One wonders whether government officials would have the same answer in a future scenario where bureaucrat’s responsibilities would be much more far-reaching with dire consequences.

Something you certainly do not want to hear if government controls access to your health care is “The matter is beyond our control.”