It seems that the vast majority of Americans want a health
service:

http://www.pollingreport.com/health2.htm#Delivery

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Jan. 20-25, 2006. N=1,229 adults
nationwide. MoE ±  3.

"Which of the following three statements comes closest to
expressing your overall view of the health care system in the
United States? (1) On the whole, the health care system works
pretty well and only minor changes are necessary to make it work
better. OR, (2) There are some good things in our health care
system, but fundamental changes are needed. OR, (3) Our health
care system has so much wrong with it that we need to completely
rebuild it."

  8% Minor Changes
56% Fundamental Changes
34% Completely Rebuild
  2% Unsure

"Do you think the federal government should guarantee health
insurance for all Americans, or isn't this the responsibility of
the federal government?"

62% Should Guarantee
31% Not Their Responsibility
  7% Unsure

"How concerned are you about the health care costs you are
facing now or will face in the future: a lot, some, not much, or
not at all?"

61% A Lot
26% Some
  8% Not Much
  5% Not At All
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