Michael Moore is an interesting fellow. Whether you agree with his political views or not is one matter, but you have to admit that he is an expert documentary maker. In SiCKO, he attacks the American health care system, comparing to the health care systems in place in other countries like England, France, and Canada, pointing out that they are all superior to the health care provided in the United States.

There was one section that got cut, however, because it featured “a place so scary, I couldn’t put it in this film.” And we’re not talking scary like a vampire; we’re talking scary as in it seemed far too good. Like it was out of a cartoon. There’s no way that Norway could be this good, could it? Well, in the SiCKO deleted scene above, you’ll see some of the things that mark Norway so special. Can you believe it?

 
Here are a few highlights for people who don’t want to watch the seven and a half minute clip:

  • You get one full year of paid maternity leave.
  • The government will buy you a car if you have trouble using public transportation.
  • There is no life sentence nor is there is a death sentence in Norway.
  • The conservative party in Norway is probably closer to the Democrats in the States.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Can Norway really be this unbelievable utopia where everyone loves everyone? You really should watch the latter section of the clip, because it shows what the Norwegian prison system looks like. Can you imagine murderers, rapists, and con artists spending a few years on an island paradise?