Quote Originally Posted by NoahsMommy View Post
Sara,
Talk to Nommilyn or Slick about their healthcare system. While geographically similar in size, but not exactly in population. Slick has to PAY for a supplement just to get into a Doctor WHEN SHE WANTS and for TESTS THAT SHE NORMALLY HAS TO WAIT FOR. Have YOU ever had an HMO? I don't have to try drugs to know they're bad for me....or go to a quack doctor to know its not a good idea.

You've had experience with American bureaucracy, have you seen many well-run, consumer/people-benefiting government agencies that actually DO what they're supposed to do? When ones health is at stake....you have NOTHING else without it.

I do have experience with Healthcare right here. If you want a PPO rather than an HMO...so you can see a doctor of your choice -- you pay more. The very same thing as Slick has to do. I fail to see the difference.
Kelly, have you ever been down on your luck and had to collect unemployment insurance? If so, you're welcome. My taxes pay for that. And I will not call you any of the names you have plastered on others who accept assistance from the government.

I don't like to see anyone -- especially children -- who cannot get medical care because of our system.

I think I can safely guarantee I pay more taxes than you do. Of course I do not enjoy paying them. But I consider it the price I pay to live in what I hope is a civilized society.

I have been fortunate in the parents to whom I was born, the education I receive, my ability to use my talents to make a good living. I do not take those things for granted.

But I do recognize not everyone has had the same advantages. And I have compassion for those who are less fortunate -- who have a more difficult time in life.

If some of the money I earn goes to helping them have adequate medical care -- I am okay with that.