“Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama offered radically different responses to what was arguably the best question asked so far in any of this year’s debates. Addressing Obama, a woman in the studio audience … said, ‘Senator, selling healthcare coverage in America as the marketable commodity has become a very profitable industry. Do you believe healthcare should be treated as a commodity?’ Obama responded at some length, without actually answering the question. McCain did the same. Moderator Tom Brokaw pressed the point: Is healthcare in America a privilege, a right, or a responsibility? said the NBC newsman. Senator McCain? ‘I think it’s a responsibility,’ responded the Republican nominee for president. … Brokaw then turned to Obama. ‘I think it should be a right for every American,’ the Democrat declared.” [editor’s note: This SHOULD be a deal-breaker for Americans; unfortunately, most residents of the USSA (including Nichols) have no idea what “rights” means anymore - SAT] (10/08/08)