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Old 06-15-2009, 01:10 PM   #178
classicman
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But isn't mandating private coverage better than running the coverage program themselves?
I would have to guess that this would be the lesser of two evils.

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Think of it this way: No more people (of any immigration/citizen status) using the ER as a revolving door free clinic.
Sorry missed this post earlier - Yes, that would be a benefit if it actually got enforced, which I, unfortunately, don't think it will.

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Also, there are some very basic issues not being addressed - just off the cuff - Will medicare and/or medicaid be replaced, eliminated or modified?

Exactly how are we increasing the # of insured while decreasing costs SPECIFICALLY.

How are we going to provide services without rationing increase demand by as much as 25% while not increasing the supply of providers.
None of these have been addressed - still. I would think these would be at the top of the list when considering something of this magnitude. I wonder why that is.

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People who drive without are breaking the law, unless there's some exception I don't know about.
Yet it happens every single day.

This is an interesting exchange with Kathleen Sebelius...
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