Average wait for a patient in an ER suffering a heart attack:

1997: 8 minutes
2004: 20 minutes

Pretty amazing – isn’t it? Well how about this:

— In 1994 there were 93.4 million ER visits (adults)
— In 2004 there were 110.2 million ER visits (adults)
— In 2004 there were 12.4% fewer hospitals offering ERs round-the-clock (24 hours a day) compared to 1997

Still not scared? Ok then let’s try this:

Each year, from 1997 to 2004 wait times increased 4.1% (from 22 minutes in 1997 to 30 minutes in 2004).

And John McCain’s answer? Let more people have to rely on emergency rooms.

Just remember – the next person who is stuck waiting to see a doctor while suffering a heart attack could be your spouse, parent or child. John McCain doesn’t see that as a problem, he sees that as good policy.

Just say no to genocide John!