Quote:Lol, there are several stories of women being denied cancer treatment, a kid dying from an abscessed tooth because his parents couldn't get him antibiotic treatment, etc... all these stories happened prior to Obama care.


But that's besides the point, if you value human life, why would you only want the poor to get medical treatment when they are deathly ill? First, it's fiscally stupid because preventative care is cheaper,


Second, only seeing a doctor during emergencies lowers a person's quality of life--- and remember all life is sacred.

Dude you have never worked in healthcare. If a kids parents ''couldn't get him antibiotics" its because they refused to go to the hospital, not cause of availability. Insurance loves to deny payment for Ca treatment, but you can still get it. That is actually wrong, but it has little to do with actual healthcare, and lots to do with insurance.

 

I am not against a 'government option' to compete with the private sector, but if its done wrong (as it will be in this country due to the overwhelming influence of special interest) it will set us back even further. There was a time when healthcare was actually affordable. Back in the 50's and 60's before Medicare and the government got involved. Even 10 years ago, you could get significant 'cash discounts' if you agree to payment plans. My Dad had his last kid (half brother from remarriage) ten years ago and paid 2k all inclusive to the hospital for the entire stay with NO insurance. I paid over 3k in 'deductibles' 2 years ago with my insurance that I already paid 5000 dollars a year for. ACA doesn't work, it just allows the fat middle man to get his hand in more. 

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