Dr. Paul Hsieh: Mafia-style health insurance: An offer you can't refuse
By: Dr. Paul Hsieh OpEd Contributor
November 16, 2009
washingtonexaminer.com
Suppose the mafia came to your town and forced everyone to purchase all their meals at mob-approved restaurants. The mafia would also select the menu items.
If you liked broccoli but their vegetable choice was spinach, then tough luck. Everyone would also have to purchase dessert, whether they wanted it or not. And if some customers couldn't afford the high-priced meals, the mafia would force you to "contribute" to cover their bills.
Most Americans would be outraged at such violations of their basic rights. But this is precisely what the president and Congress want to do with health insurance.
Read the rest right here. (It's very interesting as it discusses the state of health care in Massachusettes, where residents are required to purchase health insurance... *hint* - the plan is failing miserably, costs are skyrocketing, and it's becoming harder to get care, not easier.)
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Okay, considering that I am a flaming liberal who is actually wearing her Obama shirt right now, I am not going to actually comment on the post (:-) However, I just wanted to say that I LOVE your little wedding slideshow -- you look gorgeous, Adam is a babe and I am not sure that you are allowed to do too much complaining about Hawaii. THOSE BEACHES!!!! Wow...
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