[screaminsunshine]

With my plan you could theoretically raise the level of stop-loss on the fund until it was no longer needed. At least the free market could get a foothold and charities. Also the tax credit system for covering the poor would get started.

[ForGod'sSake]

Possibilities there. And it occurred to me after I hit post on my last reply that I would essentially be advocating federal involvement for a time myself. Just long enough for them to back us out of this mess. Even that has its own set of shortcomings. They could change their mind anywhere along the way and begin reimplementing the program.

How's about the federales write a check to every person in the country over 40 the equivalent of, say, two years average medical/doctors/meds costs. Then tell everybody they're on their own. If nothing else it would be fun to watch. How many new vehicles and big screen teevees would go flying off the lots and out the doors???