In all sincereity... it might be wise to question why Michael Moore is such a flap to get people signed up for socialized medicine when so much of modern medicine is simply a prescription for chronic illness.

At almost 300 pounds I do sincerely doubt he knows very much about health at all. he probably does have major fears about the major consequences of his weight for his longterm health.

his obesity isn't my problem. sorry to sound mean. but he needs a diet and some exercise, not a doctor, just like lots of other people.

doctor visits aren't the answer. prescription medications and incompetent doctors are responsible for an awful lot of deaths. It's not a problem unique to the USA either. The idea that better access to doctors these days will solve all your problems is a fantasy.