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To: Ray76
But this new plan... it will be better than the last. How many times are people going to fall for that crap?

What is your point? You want to scrap Obamacare and go full free market? That would mean you would scrap Medicare as well as Medicaid, withdrawing all federal support for the elderly, the poor, and people with a legitimate need for assistance due to chronic and expensive conditions, entirely outside of their control, that are expensive enough to make them uninsurable.

The federal government assumed a major role in health care almost 60 years ago. That doesn't mean we need to socialize the whole system, and we shouldn't. But unless you are willing to reset the clock to the 1960's -- I want to be there when you tell retirees that you're abolishing Medicare -- the feds will need "a plan." The trick is to develop a plan that doesn't mess up the system for the great majority of Americans under 65 who enjoy good private health insurance.

15 posted on 02/16/2017 4:39:02 PM PST by sphinx
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To: sphinx

> You want to scrap Obamacare and go full free market?

The sooner the better. Additionally, medical care must be de-insurancized for routine care. Routine care should not require insurance.

I want full l disclosure of prices: clean wound, 4-5 stitches... $200. Set cast, arm sling... $300 (made up dollar amounts).

> Medicare

People have paid into Medicare, the promise must be fulfilled. The program should be phased out.

> the poor (Medicaid)

I applaud your altruism and expect you would support your community charity hospital.


17 posted on 02/16/2017 5:23:15 PM PST by Ray76 (DRAIN THE SWAMP)
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