Posted on 02/01/2005 11:52:56 AM PST by expatpat
"If so, I guess we can assume that the homeless are once again with us?"
No, no, no! The Homeless (TM) don't show up until right before Thanksgiving, are with us through Christmas, then overstay their welcome into the New Year. Then they disappear again until the next November.
Boy, you have a lot to learn about being a Liberal Media Operative, LOL! ;)
According to the US census of 2000, there were 80 million people 19 and under. So 11 million uninsured in 2000 would mean an uninsured rate of 13.75% which is pretty good.
Or 86.25% of kids are insured.
If the 11 million is more recent, the percentage is likely smaller due to population growth. Further, I think the census numbers includes illegals in the population numbers. Not totally sure, but illegals are people. The census enumerates people, not just citizens I think.
Further, you are right that the 14% uninsured have access to health care.
And by the way, US health care is the best in the world. Just ask the numerous Canadians who drive to the US to avoid waiting in line for treatment.
He may be ACTING like he's the prez, but I know John Kerry, and he ain't no president....
And like the phonies in Hollywood that support Kerry, they are as artificial as he is, always trying to play someone (or something) that they are not....
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