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The arrogance, and the name calling, is coming from you, and many other conservatives. You do realize that much of this bill was originated in the past by republicans, right? The DEMS are not the only ones promising health care reform, they are just the ones who are trying to deliver.
Certainly the status quo is not cutting it. And it doesn't matter whether we pay in taxes or inflated costs to those who can and will pay, the fact is that those who are paying are supporting those who do not.
Something has to be done, and I don't see the party of NO offering much...
BTW, I am a republican, always voting that way except for a few local positions, like school board members....
I can almost predict what you will call me, a RINO, right?
It makes no difference where this bill came from, it is a POS that does nothing to lower healthcare costs, improve quality, and access. Dems are appealing again to the hearts of individuals who want to believe the rhetoric. Facts however prove that faith misguided.
I am not a Republican, I am a Conservative however and used to be a Conservative Democrat until the party left me. I haven't voted for a Democrat since 1976 and based upon what I am seeing now won't be voting for another on the national stage for a long time to come.
This isn't a Republican or Democrat Issue, it is a logic and common sense issue. Everytime the govt. gets involved in social engineering it costs more than intended, does less than intended and does nothing but increase the size and scope of the govt. I see no logical reason to force healthcare on people who can afford it but CHOOSE not to buy it. Boo's entire argument is about ER usage and as I have posted here and on other threads the insured are using the ER's and the insured are getting the bills paid.
If someone doesn't have insurance but can afford to pay then go after them regardless of the cost. Don't burden the taxpayer because a hospital cannot collect from a deadbeat.