40 years ago, people had insurance and went to the local MD. In her case and many others, the MD happened to live across a boundary line. Up there, the boundary lines are political, not practical.
As others have stated, it is the lefty jerks that are making a mountain out of a snowball. Times and situations change.
The article is missing key points to provide an honest evaluation - instead going to the 3 work impact. Palin, Canada and Healthcare.
Had they wanted an honest article, it would not have been written