The old expression "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is one that encourages people to behave like the natives. In New York City, that can take on bizarre dimensions. The City is home to The Banks That Cannot Fail, and they make it pretty hard to everyday people from anywhere else to behave like they do. Consider how well they at the banks manage to defend themselves against H1N1.
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2009/db2009112_606442.htmSince when is health care only a service provided to the highest bidder? Well, on Wall Street, 'twas ever thus.
