The US is far from an oppressive regime. One of the two major parties has been very public and vociferous in its strident objections to the new health care law. In China if any public official even hinted at opposition to the official state system to even a thousandth of a degree of that, they would certainly be removed from office in disgrace, and maybe even be shot for treason.

Just because you don't like what the US government is doing, particularly such a hotly debated topic as health care, don't confuse that with an oppressive regime. The opponents to the current ruling party get their say every day, and will eventually get their turn to be in control again. In China there is only one party, and the opponents don't officially exist.

Oh, and if you think being forced to buy a health insurance plan is oppressive, try moving to China and becoming a citizen. I'm sure you'll be singing a different tune then.

And even suggesting that subsidizing elderly people's health care is oppressive? I'm guessing you haven't helped any old ladies across the street lately...