thunder wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:41:02 -0400, Yogi of Woodstock wrote:


That would seem to be understandable. The bill is not in it's final
form. Plus, as you say, there is a very good chance they haven't read
it in it's entirety.
I'm sorry my friend, but it's not understandable.

I'm taking the time to read it, understand it and get specifics,
directly from the bill, ask questions and participate as a citizen. I
would expect our political leadership to do the same.

I respect your ambition. You have considerable reading ahead of you.
Once you get through the House bill, there will be the Senate bill, then
the reconciliation bill, ...

I might also point out that informed, concerned citizens are being
called a "mob" for participating in Democracy - as is my right, your
right and everyone's right.

Most people understand the differences between concerned citizens, and
mobs. Mobs are disruptive. But hey, whatever floats your boat. I'm
sure our democracy will survive.

I have a feeling that this is only the begining of the push back.

It's about time.

Maybe, but on health care, it's reaching critical mass, rapidly becoming
20%GDP. That is unsustainable. Health care in this country is broken,
and something will be done about it. The status quo can not continue.

Congress is not addressing the causes of the increase in health care
costs. The health insurance issue is secondary or better it is tertiary.

If Congress succeeds in taking over health care they way the will manage
the increase in costs is to ration health care. The major drug companies
will move off shore and they will ignore the US market due to the fact
that they will have a limited ability to profit. I hope you like waiting
for drugs to be available as generics.

What is the biggest cost component in the delivery of health care? What
is the second biggest cost component in the delivery of health care? Put
this list together with the top 20 cost components in the delivery of
health care and you will have a list of areas to try and reduce the
costs of delivering of health care. Health insurance is not a cost
component in the delivery of health, don't try and put it on the list,
it is a method of payment.