tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post450522937030729665..comments2024-02-10T10:20:14.121-08:00Comments on A Daily Scoop: Health Care ReformStephanie Waitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-61737911342515126012010-01-18T15:11:01.152-08:002010-01-18T15:11:01.152-08:00For Simone - Medicare isn't as rosy as you may...For Simone - Medicare isn't as rosy as you may think it is. My parents got on it a few years later than they could have. They had to pay a higher premium (gov.'t imposed) as a result of saving the taxpayers money by keeping their private insurance. They also have to carry a supplemental insurance that works with Medicare because Medicare doesn't cover everything. In fact, they cover such a small percentage of the cost of health care that every other person has to pay more to offset the shortage. Many doctors in my area (Seattle) will not accept new patients with Medicare. The system is bankrupt. And Obama wants to nationalize a more complicated system? That is NOT the answer.<br /><br />I'd like to see people paying up front for services that they use. Clinics should post a price list like any other service professional(think fast food menu on the wall). <br /><br />Insurance should be used to cover the big things. I imagine it to be like car insurance. If you get in a wreck, you're covered. If you need an oil change, you pay for it yourself. <br /><br />I really think the premiums would decrease tremendously if people paid out of pocket for services under $500 or $1000. There's no reason why we need to support huge bureaucracies of clinical/hospital billing/insurance people who all add to the costs of services. <br /><br />At a time when we chose to be uninsured, I paid $150 cash for a prenatal ultrasound. It was the same type that I had received with another child when we did have insurance. Insurance that time was billed $850. That's a huge difference. Gov't involvement would further compound this problem.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064616370181183885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-48101641437201016892010-01-18T15:00:28.684-08:002010-01-18T15:00:28.684-08:00I haven't read through this whole thread, but ...I haven't read through this whole thread, but earlier someone said:<br /><br />"He needed to have health insurance top-priority for his budget?" To buy your own insurance starts at around $500 a month--that's with no children, and not the greatest coverage."<br /><br />That is totally not true in Nevada where there is a NV-based insurance company that offers insurance for much less than that.<br /><br />Most people get employer-based health coverage and as long as that's the case, individuals will have a hard time getting equitable pricing for policies. When employers used to foot the bill for an entire family for no cost, no one cared. But, that's not the case any more so why are employers still controlling our health insurance plans?<br /><br />And, lawsuit reform has to be part of any reform. Not sure if the Democrats have really tackled that. I know I have never once heard the Democrats talk about that in their talking points.<br /><br />Insurance companies also need to be able to sell policies across state lines.<br /><br />I want health INSURANCE reform. Not healthCARE reform.<br /><br />And, I do not want the government controlling my HEALTHCARE. But, that's exactly what the Democrats are trying to do. They're not hiding this, it's in plain site. They are calling it HEALTHCARE reform.<br /><br />My husband was Canadian until 1.5 years ago. Thanks to him being a healthcare worker in Canadian, he moved to the US in 1992. He's seen it from the inside and unfortunately also how his dad's prostate cancer and ultimate back surgery health issues were dealt with there. At my FILs request, my husband got some estimates for having back surgery here because the wait was so long (2 years). But, hey, FIL was over 70 -- not high on the priority list.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201285638228235204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-31273938088252430442010-01-18T14:57:46.349-08:002010-01-18T14:57:46.349-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201285638228235204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-69904002390434916152010-01-14T21:13:30.551-08:002010-01-14T21:13:30.551-08:00There are so many comments at how horrible the new...There are so many comments at how horrible the new system will be. nothing has passed yet. The two parties can't agree on anything. It changes everyday. I hate to see rumors flying around to scare people into being against trying to fix the system. I wish they would scrap everything they've done and go back to square one. <br /><br />I'm also confused. Don't we already have socialized medicine: Medicare; Medicaid; State Health. <br /><br />I agree with the comment about government not having a monopoly on inefficiency and corruptness. Thank you for pointing that out. Remember, the government is put there by us, they are not an evil dictator.<br /><br />I've never thought of it this way before, but America has been dually participating in socialism and capitalism for quite some time. It's kind of like a system of checks and balances or a two party system. Laissez Faire capitalism would be just as dangerous as rampant socialism.<br /><br />There has been a lot of quotes from scriptures and general authorities about free agency. I loved the comment from God. It made my day. Now, if I could put some words in His mouth. Where is the compassion and mercy? If we were all living the law of consecration, we wouldn't need to be having this discussion. Not in our affluent society. Aren't medical advances a gift from God? Why should only the wealthy benefit from them?<br /><br />-ME<br /><br />At a church meeting three women who were all the wives of physicians complained about not making a good living. One commented about how it's not worth going into medicine anymore. My eleven year old daughter innocently disagreed saying, "yes it is! To help people." (I was so proud.) They were kind of surprised by her interruption and abruptly said, "but you need to make a living too!" Yes, I know it's more school, more loans, (by the way, as to a previous comment, tuition is going up for everyone, not just doctors) and high insurance, but coming from women who have been on two cruises a year, have lovely houses nicely furnished and drive luxury SUV's, I think they are doing okay. I don't think a new health plan will change that. People are just scared.<br /><br />One friend, an optometrist wife, said that if Obama had his way practitioners would only be making $2500/month. What? I asked her where she heard that and she said she couldn't remember and admitted pulling the figure out of her head. All these rumors must stop! <br /><br />Thank you Stephanie for opening this to discussion. I appreciate your blog because of your thoughtful insight and meaningful topics. I am impressed that you would put yourself in someone else's shoes and, with empathy, realize that life doesn't work out like it should for everyone. We are all in different situations and we are all doing our best.<br /><br />I'm really sorry this is so long. Maybe I should start a blog of my own. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-81318817016839422192010-01-12T14:37:53.924-08:002010-01-12T14:37:53.924-08:00I feel like I'm a citizen of a very comfortabl...I feel like I'm a citizen of a very comfortable country on April 15th- a very small portion of our taxes actually go to welfare type programs. Taxes pay for many of the comforts you enjoy each day- safety, roads, water, a very long list. Maybe a few pennies of your paycheck go to helping someone on welfare. Is your freedom really infringed on? Or are you gifted blessings to live here with so many public comforts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-74356300460552024852010-01-12T09:02:29.039-08:002010-01-12T09:02:29.039-08:00I agree that we can do better with healthcare in t...I agree that we can do better with healthcare in this country and I also don't know what the answer is, though I think allowing insurance companies to cross state lines would begin fixing some of the problems. But I do think that if agency was worth a war in heaven, then agency is still worth a fight here. And that's my first criteria for judging what I will support. How much of my freedom do I have to give up for the "common good"? Because helping each other should be voluntary and we are at fault if we don't step up and help each other. But no one and no government is allowed to legislate away more of my freedoms, even if they say it's to help another person. There's no blessing in being forced to help others. Does anyone feel like they are providing service on April 15?A Daily Doublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125034601648841949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-2115603663324606322010-01-10T16:22:26.128-08:002010-01-10T16:22:26.128-08:00For those down on how the government runs everythi...For those down on how the government runs everything so badly- is the private sector so much better??? My gosh, the private sector is completely profit driven and when things like our food supply or health care are left to people who are only interested in mad profits, what are we going to get? Our best interests won't be the driving force, profits will- and have been- which is why our insurance companies are so heinous. <br />Government definitely doesn't have the corner on corruption.<br /><br />All the fabulous nonprofits out there trying to help people? Homeless shelters? Low cost medical clinics? WIC? (How many LDS families use WIC!!) They rely on government grants and contracts. So they're privately run with government money. So many do a dang good job. <br /><br />It's also quite offensive how people refer to other people as lazy bums milking the system. How can people make such large claims about 'undeserving poor?' Someone may not have a physcial injury that prevents them from working, but like it or not, there are many people struggling with depression, unresolved trauma stemming from child abuse, mental illness, the list is endless and you can't judge someone who looks like they should be able to go work the 100 hours a week they would have to work at a minimum wage job to afford to be totally self-sustaining. <br /><br />There are more registered lobbyists in Washington than we've ever had before- there are very deep pockets putting out major scare tactics about health care reform. Insurance companies have so much to lose (rocketing wealth). Obama has good intentions i believe and he is stuck in the political machinery that makes change nearly impossible. Money drives everything.<br /><br />-SimoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-47081949603126429812010-01-10T14:15:20.807-08:002010-01-10T14:15:20.807-08:00I am absolutely baffled that so many seem to think...I am absolutely baffled that so many seem to think this is free health care!<br /><br />My husband and I have always struggled financially. I can't afford Insurance, I really can't(I am talking no cell phone, no cable, no going out to eat), but I pay for it anyway because I keep having kids and it is cheaper in the long run. I totally get the whole, "I don't have insurance because I can't afford it" bit. Totally get it! BUT this is NOT free. Each and every one of us is now required to have costly insurance. We have lost that freedom. IT IS NOT FREE! Those that opted to not get it because they can't afford it don't get that liberty anymore. On Yahoo today it said there will be moderate increases from what we already pay now. <br /><br />The whole reason they are demanding this is for those that don't have insurance to have it now, but those people didn't have it because they couldn't afford it, and now that it is mandatory it will be even more expensive than if they had just gone out and gotten it. That means you Stephanie, will be paying MORE than $500 a month just for yourself. Can you imagine what that will do to us that really can't afford what we pay as it is or those that don't have any and are now hit with these huge bills every month that they never had! Of all times to force more money out of us!<br /><br />The thing that needed work was eliminating Pre existing Conditions and charging more for them. That is what should be mandated from the Government.<br /><br />Look at what happens when you mess around with the IRS. If you fault on fines, you go to Jail! I have already heard that will be the case with the Health Care, which no one seems to be talking about either. <br /><br />We have 3 options. <br />1. Pay for Health Care<br />2. Pay fines for not having Health Care<br />3. Go to jail for not paying fines, for not having Health Care.<br /><br />It is legit yet no one discusses the real REAL issues that are soon going to be imposed on us. We have lost a freedom. The Rules are so complicated that Lawyers have to sift through them. They try and rush it without taking the time to find something that might work. They have to make some serious deals just to get people to sign to this, because it is that bad! We have no idea the repercussions this will have once everything has been implemented and people finally realize how it is going to personally affect them.<br /><br />My Visiting Teaching companion's Husband is related to Harry Reid. He is an anesthesiologist. He called him personally multiple times to let him know how devastating this will be even for the Doctors. She explained that when Medicare would have normally given $100 for something, with the new plan, they will be paying $30. It will cut his salary down 2/3rds. No Doctor can support a family on 2/3rds of what they were normally making, especially with the Malpractice Insurance. Do you think Harry Reid listened? <br /><br />Our Politicians are corrupt. Do we really want to put our lives and the lives of those we hold most dear in their hands?Kevin and Natali McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13584021603363855809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-3959467343960251832010-01-10T07:09:34.473-08:002010-01-10T07:09:34.473-08:00I don't usually get involved in discussion, bu...I don't usually get involved in discussion, but I saw a few people writing how great our medicaid and medicare is. I have been directly involved with many medicaid and medicare patients, and it is VERY poorly run! They overpay on medical equipment. For example, they will spend $600 on a wheelchair that is $200. Not because they are charged more, that is just how much they pay. Home health and hospice patients are required to have nurses, counselors, pastors, social workers, etc. (more so hospice). Even if patients prefer not have them. The system is going bankrupt. If the government is unable to appropriately manage money for just medicare and medicaid, how can anyone want them to control health care for the entire nation? Changes and reform DO need to occur, but more along the lines of caps on law suits, purchasing insurance over state lines, things of that nature. And there should be some sort of penalty for people UNWILLING to work. Not those down on their luck, but the lazy bums who want a free ride on everyone else's money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-18467000467938674252010-01-09T21:49:01.706-08:002010-01-09T21:49:01.706-08:00For fear of being misunderstood by whatever I trie...For fear of being misunderstood by whatever I tried to write here,I have not commented until now. I have silently read and openly discussed with my husband the debate on this blog. I am Garth Abbott's daughter in law; the same one hosting the online auction for him.<br /><br />I do not take offense at anyone's political views about healthcare reform. We all approach life from different perspectives based on our past life experiences.I think the discussion and debate are healthy in order to hopefully arrive at a solution that improves healthcare! I don't think it matters what political camp you sit in, I think we all agree that something needs to be done to change where health care is at.<br /><br />I agree with what the Lutz family had to say in their last post. There is a lot of waste and misuse of the current system. Having said that, I am also grateful that there is a system even if it is imperfect. I definitely don't want more government control; I advocate a free market system and privatized healthcare. I admit that I don't have the solution to this problem. Let's continue to debate and lobby our congressman until we find a solution that improves where we currently stand.<br /><br />Setting healthcare reform aside, I'm so grateful for good, kind, generous people, willing to help their fellow man. Thank you to everyone who has given a donation, offered items, bid on items, sent a note of kindness, and offered prayers in Garth's behalf. He is my dad, my children's grandpa, and loved by so many.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739607652182417524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42727984167767786332010-01-09T10:24:53.869-08:002010-01-09T10:24:53.869-08:00It seems as those this post was posted and open fo...It seems as those this post was posted and open for a healthy debate on the health care reform. I agree that it is a sad thing for the Abbott's family to be in this situation but I think we need to remember that health care is a privilege not a right. We don't need the government to force us to take care of the sick and needy, we as Americans will do that for each other. I for one am not willing to give up my rights in order to be guaranteed sub par government health care. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Abbott family.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05750881755770828952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-56804097771182195842010-01-09T09:39:04.294-08:002010-01-09T09:39:04.294-08:00The situation at hand is not about "the many ...The situation at hand is not about "the many people who take advantage of every government program out there," it is that of a man who is sick and needs help....not from his government, but from his fellow man. So stop whining about health care reform and help him! If you have time to back track and post multiple comments about health care reform, then surely you have time to donate! If you can't donate, then please spare the rest of us your political ramblings. <br />-Proud Supporter of Garth AbbottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-69633313951947032102010-01-09T08:33:27.281-08:002010-01-09T08:33:27.281-08:00I never meant to imply that Mr Abbott, or anyone e...I never meant to imply that Mr Abbott, or anyone else in a bad situation were lazy. I totally understand hard times are had by everyone. I was referring to the many people who take advantage of every govenment run program out there, there is horrible waste and injustice. <br />The truth of the matter is that Mr Abbott's situation would not change even if he was fully insured under a government system. They would provid pallitive care only for someone of his age and health issues. So that is where it comes back to us to take care of each other (like with the auction, other donations, and prayers).<br />I am sorry if I have caused offence. It is sad to see good people in bad situations, but the solution can't be to take away every Americans freedom of choice. The quote posted earlier and given by Howard W. Hunter is so true, and a solution needs to be found, but within those bounds.The Lutz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278805424786588907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-23085114688705660492010-01-09T07:34:57.417-08:002010-01-09T07:34:57.417-08:00As a close friend of Garth's, it broke my hear...As a close friend of Garth's, it broke my heart to come across this this morning and to find him called out as a "lazy American". I don't believe Stephanie's post was in any shape or form negative, but to no surprise some of our fellow bloggers took a blog that was intended as a cry for help and turned it into a hate fest. To the Lutz family, please don't be so quick to point fingers and judge because you never know what situation might arise that is out of your control. Garth Abbott's priority is and always has been his family and he would put their healthcare needs before his. And, if that makes him a lazy American, then I would be proud to be called a lazy American, if that meant I was being compared to Garth. Your post was offensive to those who love Garth and know the full extent of his situation. He never asked for assistance from anyone, but I am glad that so many people that know him and many that don't are stepping up and doing something rather than wasting time creating debates in places there doesn't need to be.The Matlockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756252832717764050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-56628761755534917662010-01-09T07:30:12.896-08:002010-01-09T07:30:12.896-08:00Hi everyone,
This is God. I would appreciate it i...Hi everyone,<br />This is God. I would appreciate it if you stopped commenting on my behalf. I have no official opinion. I DO want you to 1) love me and 2) love your neighbor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-5340406323996630662010-01-08T21:34:23.144-08:002010-01-08T21:34:23.144-08:00Death is inevitable. Everyone needs to accept it. ...Death is inevitable. Everyone needs to accept it. Our days our specifically numbered. God knows what our life span will be, and He will provide a way for those who ask Him and it is His will. If the children in Africa who are malnourished and suffering from malaria and on death's doorstep are to be spared today, they will be. Even without the wonderful medical care that they are without that we currently have (problems and all).<br /><br />I also don't know that the anonymous poster from Canada has had much experience with their system there. My sister moved to Canada and began having symptoms of MS. She had an initial workup showing markers for MS on an MRI. This was about three YEARS ago. The next step would be to have a spinal tap to confirm the diagnosis. But in the social care that they have, you have to meet certain criteria to receive this care. She has not been able to have this standard test. If she was here, she would likely have had that test done within a month at most of the results of the MRI. MS is a treatable (although not curable) condition, with improved quality of life and extended life expectancy if treated. But the "free" health care system there has been inadequate. And they are still paying a good amount into this "free" system anyway, and still have copays, etc.<br /><br />Like the poster from Germany said, over 14% is paid for this? Someone posted the cost of insurance added to the cost of housing etc. is unreasonable. Well, the cost of this tax added to all the taxes we are currently subjected to (payroll, income, sales, property, excise...). It is INSANE! "For behold, we are in bondage... and are taxed with a tax which is grievous to be borne." (see Mosiah 7)<br /><br />I do think it's terrible when things happen to people and money becomes a problem. A century ago, we wouldn't have to carry guilt for not "doing more" to save the lives of loved ones, because there just wasn't the advancements we have. It is almost a curse to have the medical advancements we have. Who would want to put a price on the life of a loved one? But that is what the advancements do. It is fair to pay for the cost of these advancements, and we should not feel entitled to them simply because we value human life so dearly (which we should). There is just so much expense that is literal and real to caregivers and medical facilities to provide medical treatment.<br /><br />I fear government intervention will ultimately be a way to deceive many and forget the true Physician, the real Healer. God is the one in control. Medicine and government can become idols when we forget that His plan is perfect, even though I will testify boldly (and have) that I HATE His stupid plan sometimes, because I would love to have had my kids live. If their life could somehow have been spared by some government intervention, though, just ONE life (or two, in my case), do I think this is all worth it? NO!! More blood was spilt, more lives lost on battle fields to protect our freedom than are lost because of "inadequate" care. And we should preserve that freedom while at the same time acknowledging He who has given it to us.<br /><br />The Health Care debate is a way for the devil to deceive. He is subtle at times, but I think it has become ever more clear. He mixes some truth and some good intentions to mislead us and rob us of that which is even more precious. Life is dear. We should protect it, but freedom (the battle in Heaven was even fought for this) is also precious.plaidspoliticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00393586634918991649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-33918321456199036132010-01-08T21:29:41.948-08:002010-01-08T21:29:41.948-08:00I have to agree that the Lutz comment was extremel...I have to agree that the Lutz comment was extremely rude. It must be nice to have money like they do. Apparently this person does not realize that the majority of Americans are working class(AKA working poor)and while a lot of them are in school, some are waiting for a better job, those aren't growing on trees right now. So, I have to say that it's hard to pull $500(pardon my language)out of your ass for health insurance when you only make $1000 a month.Rayneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-9056475120827748732010-01-08T21:28:50.469-08:002010-01-08T21:28:50.469-08:00Just trust God. Insurance won't cure you anywa...Just trust God. Insurance won't cure you anyway. If you are meant to have the cure, you will have the way provided. I don't believe Government is that way.<br /><br />There are people dying every day from malaria & other diseases that we never even consider. We have it too good here if we are really so upset by the system we have. Could it be improved? Well, coming from a mom who had two children die after doctors told me there was nothing wrong and they still can't find answers for me with our youngest who is having issues - YES!!!! (I could write a book about all the problems with the health care system here.) But let's be more grateful and acknowledge the amazing access we really have! The technologies have advanced so much and offered so much hope, and yet it has come at the price of entitlement?<br /><br />We use these freak, chance, rare situations to justify letting our freedom be exchanged for medical insurance? Now my family IS the kind of family that has the freak, chance, rare things happen, and I do wonder what the future will be like with all the government insertions into health care. I don't want politicians who have never even met my family, let alone know ANYTHING about our current health situation, let alone the medical HISTORY we have in our family making any kind of suggestions, recommendations, or worse - DECISIONS - for my family! <br /><br />Insurance is not a right. It is a privilege. Just like the technological advancements in transportation (and yes, transportation truly could be argued to be just as vital as health care to have a quality of life to be sustained). Are we going to start demanding that EVERY person in this country be given free transportation? The result will be we all get, at best, a nice bike. Advancements will only be for the rich and powerful, and the rest of us will be told we have what we need.plaidspoliticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00393586634918991649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-29608924686084444592010-01-08T21:12:47.432-08:002010-01-08T21:12:47.432-08:00I have a friend who has who had to get insurance o...I have a friend who has who had to get insurance on their own and it's ridiculous what they have to pay and they have to get a supplemental insurance if they want to try for a baby. My husband's civilian job raised their insurance and we would not have been able to pay for it, so thankfully he is in the Air Force reserves and we get Tricare or I don't know what we would do. I am so sorry for your friend and hope that he gets the treatment that he needs. I am against the new Health Care reform, but I do think that it's unfair that not everyone has a right to healthcare. I also agree that we should be self-sufficient, it's what the Prophets have been telling us for years, but it's definately not someone's fault if they are laid off or are hard-workers but can't afford these huge insurance costs. It's sad because those that are lazy and just want handouts make it so hard for those that are hard-working but are just handed some really bad luck.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435559587175333873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-49065936124724485652010-01-08T19:04:15.792-08:002010-01-08T19:04:15.792-08:00Megan..God helps those who help themselves! God or...Megan..God helps those who help themselves! God or not..we still need affordable healthcare..you just keep praying and hopefully this man will be blessed with some healthcare that along with our prayers will see him through this journey..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-14757527332056188372010-01-08T17:54:03.291-08:002010-01-08T17:54:03.291-08:00it's not that I can't afford, it's tha...it's not that I can't afford, it's that I don't want to pay for insurance. It is RIDICULOUSLY overpriced and coverage SUCKS. I only need emergency care(I'm a klutz), eye care and Dental. I do not go to a medical doctor on a regular basis(three years ago, they tried to kill me with all their awful prescription drugs), I won't go back, I would also like a plan that will cover Chiropractic(I have scoliosis)and homeopathic doctors(which is who I see). It's not so much health care reform we need as insurance reform, it's become a greedy moneymaking racket and no on cares about the patient.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-9436471872303919112010-01-08T14:35:46.683-08:002010-01-08T14:35:46.683-08:00I am a Canadian and it has been interesting to see...I am a Canadian and it has been interesting to see what is going on in the US in terms of health care. I honestly feel that the US would be wise to implement a public health care system patterned after the Canadian health care system. Health care in Canada is provided based on need; not an individual's ability to pay. I think its terrible that people in the US literally die waiting for care. I sincerely hope a solution is found for US citizens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-59152414332863238072010-01-08T13:50:19.541-08:002010-01-08T13:50:19.541-08:00Okay I just have to put in my two cents on the &qu...Okay I just have to put in my two cents on the "Obama Care". I have been at the bottom with no health insurance and it is very scary but at that time I took extra precautions to make sure I would be healthy. Also After having my daughter while my husband was in school full time and working nearly full time I was covered by medicaid (wonderful program but needs major over haul). I feel that Major government programs like Medicad and medicare have been taken advantage of and missused and they need to be revamped so students and others I am sure can't buy car's but can't seem to afford groceries are not able to missuse the system. Then those programs can be of use to those who really need it. Then I also think it comes down to education, you want insurance get enducated to where you get a job that provides it to you. You are self employed or whatever then I think the government should make it to where we can buy insurance across state lines, competetion will lower prices and make it more afforadable not the government taking mymoney and others money to hand it out. Then they should do something about "the pre-existing condition" garbage that insurance has. But let me get this staright I do not like how Obama is going about to get people health insuance, if I wanted health insurance like Europe I would live there, it isn't that great I have been there. Also his plan won't cover everyone who actually needs it. Also I don't want to pay for a health plan that doesn't include me and to be honest I love my current plan and do not want it taken from me, I also do not want to pay for it when it is going to be another program that will be missused or where government will borrow from it. I am fed up with government they ruin what they touch just like Social security they borrowed from the program and now the program will be gone before I use it although I pay into it, I say give me my money back let me spend it where I want to and how I want to, cause the government can't handle money, and Obama socialist views is only more trouble for my pocket book.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833792350541064746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-87816982436415450832010-01-08T11:21:41.221-08:002010-01-08T11:21:41.221-08:00Our government does NOT run ANYTHING well! Not on...Our government does NOT run ANYTHING well! Not one thing. And when they get their hands in anything, it costs soooo much more than it should. What ever they decide is set in stone,cant be scraped when it is a failure. <br />Maybe some regulation of the private sector, or a 5 year trial period on something, and then let US vote if its working or not.<br />Think, what does aor government run efficently?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-23780863638590653362010-01-08T10:58:18.608-08:002010-01-08T10:58:18.608-08:00I am one of those americans without health care cu...I am one of those americans without health care currently. I guess i have a different perspiective then most people though. I dont think the goverment needs to fix it for me. I should fix it for my self. I dont expect others to do things for me its my job to provide insurance for me not the goverments nor should it be. If something does happen before i can afford insurance i will have to deal with it as it comes, but that is part of life challenges are always there.The Stells!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06248082172717250664noreply@blogger.com