Post on Overcoming Odds

I read this article on overcoming odds.  It is about a climber who was guided to the summit of the tallest mountain in the world.  This man's name was Lincoln Hall.  When descending from the mountain, he was overcome by the low oxygen levels, and collapsed.  His guides tried to rescue him, but he was too heavy, and they almost killed themselves in the effort.  He was eventually found by an American climber.  He eventually completely recovered.  This is an example of the complex kindness of humanity.  This guy should have died, but he lived.  This is opposite to the case of Natasha Richardson.  She should have lived, but died of a fairly simple epidural hematoma.  She could have easily been saved.  Everyone wants national healthcare, but it will skip details.  The Americans will not accept the inability to sue for every mishap either.  I agree we do need healthcare improvements, but first of all we can't have a debt.  This is why I believe the glory days of the US of A are over.  McNamera, Melissa.  "Everest Survivor In 'Amazing Shape'."  CBS News.  30 May 2006.  22 March 2009.  < http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/30/world/main1665336.shtml?source=RSS&attr=World_1665336 >.