Yes, we are paying for it, but given that governments negotiate prices for 100% of the population you get much better deals. Also, looking at taxation rates in the USA [1] vs. Europe [2] I don't see a difference big enough to justify the need for privatizing healthcare.

Furthermore, considering the Europeans also get basically free higher education (I payed around 20USD every 3 months to get my CS degree) I believe people living in the US got a far worse deal.

Finally, I don't blame US citizens as I have many colleagues and friends from across the pond, but I don't understand how you guys can tolerate the practice of "lobbying", which is what created your healthcare system.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_the_United_States

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_rates_in_Europe#/media/Fil...