Witness for the Prosecution NHS
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Uploaded by wwpascoe on Aug 29, 2009
Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Loughton) cross-examines Miss Janet McKenzie (Una O'Connor) in Billy Wilder's classic courtroom drama. Exposing her need for a hearing aid -- which she has waited for for more than six months to receive from the British National Health Service -- Robarts destroys the credibility of her ear-witness testimony.
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@wwpascoe holy Lord. are you really going to take viewing a great scene from such a wonderful film and turn it into a political football? really? jesus, this world is screwed.
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@BasilFawlty4444 Thanks Basil. Interesting. :) Songs
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@Songsmirth Yes, they do still wear wigs in court.
It's tradition.
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@wwpascoe Bullshit - "rationing"? "waiting?"
I have never had a problem with the NHS. I have always recieved quality treatment and so has everyone I know. I can see a doctor today if I need to. I don't have to wait more than a few weeks for surgery.
Yes, the papers make a fuss, but let's face it - private or public, there will always be difficulties.
The NHS defines our nation, it makes me proud and no government has dared try and take it away....
Long live the NHS!
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As an American, I'm curious. Do barristers(is that right?) still wear these wigs and the scarves (what are they called please) around their necks? And if so, why? And if not, why did they wear them in the first place? Also, I've found a wonderful series here on YT called, "Garrow's Law." If you haven't seen it, go now. It's centered around a barrister during the 1700's. Wonderfully written and acted. :)
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@fredfungalspore Hey Fred. Never heard of that one. Will have to see if anyone has put it up on YT. :)
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@johant23 It's only a film,i would suggest you seek councilling,youv'e miissed the whole point of the story,
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No. The Death Panels (aka the insurance companies) cancelled insurance and the patient died--just what the gNOp wants.
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Fortunately she's not waiting for a transplant in Arizona!
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The judge has a good sense of homour.
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pkring, you miss the point entirely -- it wasn't a private health insurance company that made the patient wait more than six months for the hearing aid she so obviously needs, it was the British National Health Service. The NHS IS public health care.
wwpascoe 2 years ago
This movie was made in 1957, and released in 1958. Even 50 years ago, Hollywood screenwriters knew about health care rationing and waiting for non-emergency service in the British National Health Service!
wwpascoe 2 years ago 2