Health Care Debate: Health care reform via an open and respectful debate.

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   ksiner said:

   This is the bottom line requirement for an affluent country if it is to be 'civilized' and ethical. While persons see public 'education' as a right not to be deprived to the poor, healthcare is a basic pre-requisite right to all others - you are deprived of ALL other freedoms if you are deprived of required healthcare.

   The current 'public option' is not a complete government take-over of the healthcare system, yet an alarming number have the false idea that it is.

   1st Tier: Those who like their current healthcare plan & insurance can keep it.

   2nd Tier: Those who are working for smaller companies, aren't covered and can't afford such plans, etc. can join 'group plans' - formed to lower the cost of getting traditional insurance.

   3rd Tier: For those who can't afford the above two, there would be a 'public option' plan.

   Other important basic facts:

   1. Insurance companies could not drop persons who are ill, or deny coverage due to 'pre-existing conditions'.

   2. Large businesses (employing hundreds of thousands) would be required to provide affordable insurance options.

   3. Everyone would be required to have a plan from one of the above 3 Tiers, based on income.

   When persons are 'educated' by commercials and biased radio, it becomes 'propaganda'. Some "basic facts" are needed.

   9 months ago

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