"It’s literally the opposite of socialized medicine," Paul’s Chief Strategist Doug Stafford said of criticism of the move.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is going to Canada for surgery — but don’t accuse the staunch opponent of all things socialist of seeking public health care.
He’ll be paying for his care in full.
“This is a private, world-renowned hospital separate from any system and people come from around the world to pay cash for their services,” a spokesperson told POLITICO.
While the U. S. and Canada are often portrayed as having opposing health systems — one private, one public, the reality is more nuanced.
