On the subject of communism...I sure hope you don'nt think that the Soviet Union had a pure communistic system 'cause really....it wasn't. (Stalin wasn't a commie, he was a Stalinist...)
On the subject of healthcare....
Well I live in Sweden. We have, at least had, amongst the highest taxes in the world. The reason? Well, this ensures that anyone,
anyone, who is in need of medical treatment can have it, without selling all their belongings.
On the other hand, the lines for this treatment are rather long in some cases, and people often have to wait for a period of time, unless it's crucial that treatment is given immediately ofcourse.
So is it worth it then? High taxes and everyone gets help if needed?
If you ask me...
Hell yes.
I am a swedish citizen, and damn proud of it.
Sweden is one of the wealthiest countries in the world compared to size/population.
(Just as a side not)