The Nation is in a state of exhaustion over the health care proposals being discussed. Both sides are demagoguing the issues to the point of being absurd. Do Everything! Do Nothing! Who doesn't have insurance? Is it 80 million? So say some Dems. 15 Million? So say the Repubs. Can you keep your present plan? Yes-NO! Both sides demonizing the other, and both misrepresenting the facts like politicians do. We are all "sick" and tired of it. Make it like car insurance: Mandatory, Portable (Able to cross state lines for sales) and set up pre-tax health accounts that people can keep if they don't spend. Tort reform must be a part of any plan. Lawyers drive costs through the roof and doctors out of the busyness. The Dems have not shown any inclination to being bi-partisan. The Repubs have put forth many of the proposals I have mentioned, but no one is in the mood to work together. Remember when the welfare of the country came first? People like Reagan and Tip O'Neil would "compromise" and actually do something to help the country. Work together, and improve the situation before Medicare goes bankrupt! We can't continue letting health care costs go through the roof, nor can we afford to have millions without insurance. And don't tell me they can go to the emergency room and get care! The poor often avoid the check ups and timely care because they can't afford to pay. Millions of working poor die too soon because they don't get the care they need. The life expectancy in the US is around 136th in the world. France is 10th. The people of France have a combination of Capitalism and Government care and the people like it. What are they doing right? We've all heard about Brittan. Fine if it doesn't work, do something else, but if it is working, give it a try. HEY Washing ton INSIDERS! COMPROMISE AND GET SOMETHING DONE!
I'm ready to be shocked and astounded by Congressional accomplishments! Dreaming? What do you expect I'm sleeping, from exhaustion!