So, while looking at a tightly closed door, here's something to ponder. The attitude of the A.M.A. is, to put it mildly, um, well, O.K., pretty close to criminal. What other category does blackmail fall into? "Yeah, buddy? Ya want me ta help ya? What's it woit to ya?" The U.S. is pretty much the only "civilized" country left where people are held to ransom for their healthcare. Of course, it's also the only "civilized" country where citizens are encouraged to arm themselves as heavily as possible. Where domestic terrorism is ignored (just ask Dr. Tiller). Etc.

Ah, well. It's also about to sell the rights to the Hummer to China. Now that's humour.