I seriously considered moving to Canada. And then I thought about firing off a memo to Al Gore and George Bush.

See, the only thing that's sadder than Smith's three-hour saga of a healthcare system gone awry is knowing that neither Al nor George has the vision to fix it.

Unfortunately, when it comes right down to it, neither does Hedrick Smith. But at least he's willing to give this patient a thorough exam. Too bad "Critical Condition" wasn't broadcast much earlier in this campaign year -- or at least before the presidential debates -- when it could have given the whole healthcare discussion a giant shot in the arm. But even a day after this week's final chat-fest between the candidates, it's medicine that's well worth taking.

So here's my prescription for Al and George. This Wednesday evening, stop whatever you're doing, tune in to your local PBS station and watch this show. And don't forget the Tylenol. You're going to get a headache -- big-time.

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