I apologise, Thorne. I let my ideas run away with me. I did not really mean to imply that your savings were ill-gotten. I was over-descriptive and you are right to pull me up for it.

wmrs2: Socialism does not have to replace capitalism to achieve our goals.

Well said, that man.

But it will involve a certain change of attitude. An appreciation of the fact that everyone benefits under a state-sponsored health system, and no-one should be denied access to it, at least, not on grounds of wealth or income.

as for the rest of your post, I haven't read it properly yet, but it looks like cant ... I'll respond later if it deserves any.