You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. In real life, no one comes to save you from the quicksand. It’s a cliched Hollywood gimmick of the ...

Accused of witchcraft, a beautiful woman (Debbie D) is chased into the forest where she dies in a quicksand bog. But her spirit lives on, seeking revenge, and longing for the touch of another woman.

To understand the fundamentals of America’s healthcare system, imagine you are sinking in quicksand, descending slowly up to your chest with only a few minutes left before you completely disappear.