Tom, I don't think you have the whole picture on why we have so many Indian physicians in the US. No doubt some might come for primarily financial reasons, but the other quite important factor has to do with the desire to be more than a "family physician". The bulk of the population might never see a physician in their life, or it would be at best a very rare occasion. India does have a wealthy class who can afford and avail themselves of such services, but the main need for most of the country is basic medical care. For the government to support training of village health workers would be $$ far better spent. It would not make sense to invest in the specialized education for a specialist that few would ever see. I am sure finance does play a role, but so does the desire to be better trained and to become a better physician. A relatively wealthy population who demand and can pay for advanced services is a necessity for those wanting more $ but also for those not satisfied to do mostly 'entry level' care. Another perspective. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:22 PM To: 'Jim Cathey'; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes So, you are suggesting that we place even more of the tax burden on the rich? England did that, so does India. Why do you think so many of our Physicians are from those two countries. Capitolism works because those of us who are motivated and fotunate enough to excel are rewarded. Take peoples motivation to excel, for example - through excessive taxtation, and you will only drive these people to leave or rebel. That's what the American revolution was all about! Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 4/16/08 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes > But the bulk of the tax dollars are collected from the lower & > middle classes. Is that not fair? That's the bulk of the people, and presumably where the bulk of benefits reaped from taxation are seen. Or are we proposing that there be 'tax slaves'? -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 4/15/2008 6:10 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
