My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think?
I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want.
But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing.
Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't.
Why is that?
Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance.
But isn't that expensive?
You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe.
But what do you think?
I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important.