The latest in gov't mangling of our rights

[suicideneil]

+1 to BP-Revo, that would make the most sense and be a viable, workable solution to the problem of healthcare.

Sort of how it is in the goold old UK, only we all pay taxes to cover medical issues, only that the rich can opt to go private if they so wish at their own expense.

Personally, I just avoid getting into situations that might cause me harm, but theres no accounting for the actions of others..

Only been to hospital for 4 problems in my life- machete in my neck (shallow wound, it fell out of a tree my bro was climbing), broken finger playing basketball, and 2 seperate cases of ingrowing toenail; I can live with NHS care for issues like that...

[JThiessen]

I can't help but think that this "penalty" was driven by the insurance constituents. They see their bottom line falling, and the only way they can help pad it is to make sure everyone buys coverage.

I understand the "explained" reason behind the penalty - uninsured's cost to us at the ER's, which I'm sure is a huge amount. However, there has to be a better way. I also cant see how they will enforce it.

I still say that they need to work on capping the cost of medical care instead of finding different ways to pay for it. They also need to ban lawsuits against providers, which I think is one of the major contributors to the cost of med care. I saw a report on the news the other night where they estimate that 30 -50% of tests they run are CYA (cover your ass) tests.

[QUOTE=suicideneil;
we all pay taxes to cover medical issues, only that the rich can opt to go private if they so wish at their own expense. [/QUOTE]

This is the way to do it. If this was Obama's plan I think it would fly a lot better, but Obama is trying to wrap in wealth redistribution at the same time. The plan is heavier taxes on the upper middle class and up. He also wants to limit tax write offs for that same group as well. To me, any time you single out one group of people that way, in my book, that is discrimination.

Problem is, that it places the burden on a few for the benefit of many and that is un-American. If it was going to be done right, everyone needs to pay!!! If it is worth having, it is worth paying for!!!