"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness -- that to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
That is my political philosophy. What do you see as the proper role of Government?
Let's continue with Mr. Jefferson: "... whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends [of securing unalienable rights], it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
Which brings us to Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, government of the people, by the people, for the people.
The responsible (those with health insurance) ALREADY pay for the irresponsible (those without health insurance), and Obamacare targets those deadbeats. I am sick and tired of paying for those deadbeats, and it's about time the law stepped in. >:( The good news for those deadbeats who are whining that they can't afford health insurance is that Obamacare addresses those concerns. Now, grow up, get off your duff and buy some health insurance or pay up!
OK, conservatives: The ball is in your court. Tell us a better way of delivering health care (securing my unalienable right to Life). Hint -- "repealing Obamacare" doesn't cut it. How would you "fix" Obamacare?
I made that challenge at a 'board I frequent, and I got this reply:
For starters, stop killing jobs and promoting SodaStamps, er, I mean FoodStamps. How healthy is soda? I understand why bottled water isn't allowed, but why is soda? Not a biggie, just looking for consistency.
Torte reform cutting down on defensive medicine, HSAs, FSAs, offer plans for catastrophic care only for people who want them. We used to call that "major medical". If people could be trusted to make their own choices with HSA accounts, competition would drive costs lower and people who be more motivated to stay well or even try nontraditional medicine.
OK, I have questions:
Who is killing jobs? Are those who send jobs to India killing jobs? When Governor Chris Christie pulled New Jersey out of the subway project under Manhattan, did he kill jobs?
I, too, am against food stamps -- it's just another currency. Make the payments in cash, and eliminate the food stamp bureaucracy.
Well, torte reform is ALREADY in effect in 30 states... with middling results. It has NOT been the windfall to healthcare that was predicted. Kind of like the lottery here -- NOT what we were promised.
Obamacare still allows HSAs and FSAs, but it toughens the rules to make sure healthcare is bought -- NOT hot tubs. If I chose a 'healthcare lite' plan and then got injured in a car wreck, can I then upgrade to a 'major medical?' Obamacare avoids that question, making sure that I am covered in all circumstances.
Who is more motivated to stay well than those without health insurance? Unfortunately, life does not always work that way -- motivation does not always equal staying well.
I have diabetes. As you may or may not know, diabetes is an expensive disease to have and is -- Thank Goodness -- covered by Medicare. A couple of years ago, I developed a heart rhythm problem and was prescribed some drugs under George W. Bush's infamous Plan D complete with a 'doughnut hole.' Obamacare closed the 'doughnut hole' -- thusly, saving my life (securing my unalienable right to Life).
Thank You for your response, and I appreciate your faith in the free market. With all due respect, I think my unalienable right to Life is too important to leave to the whims of the free market. That is why I support Obamacare.
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