Quote Originally Posted by tony

A universal system does nothing but reduce the cost of healthcare so it is easily affordable and obtainable for persons like me who can afford coverage and those making $6.50 an hour who cannot. It also takes away the notion that life decisions our decided on a cost basis and not a need basis.
Dude, you really don't get it do you? Do you even know HOW they will reduce the cost of healthcare? For one, to give you GENERIC medicine. Say goodbye to your Allegra and your Claritin... here's a box of tissues. (just to put it in a perspective/ example). And they will only operate you when it is ultimately and absolutely necessary. No, for real. They will try everything and the kitchen sink hoping that you will die before that costly operation. Trust me man. Cost cutting and medical care do not belong together. I would definitely do not want to be in a country where they are CUTTING CORNERS with my health to make it 'affordable' for the rest.