Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
I think anyone who has had to deal w/ any type of hardship medically was very glad they had insurance. I don't see anything wrong with us extending coverage to 30+ million people. Independent studies have shown this is the right course of action so I don't see what the big deal is. The same group who researched this plan has been used by both Dem/Rep in the past. They have gov funded healthcare all over the world and it works well - people who say it doesn't work I would love to know how many have been to countries w/ such a system. (and when i say all over the world i mean europe, south america, etc)
I grew up in one and we never had issues. I have no idea why everyone is bitching about this. The only reason these ludicrous actions, such as layoffs and businesses closing are because of the mindset of Americans. Why are people being laid off? Because no one is buying. Why is no one buying? Because they are getting laid off. Its a cycle and until a vast majority breaks that, we will continue to decline. I hear several people in hear who seem to be in the mind state that LESS government is better. If this is true it is now YOUR responsibility to regain economical structure and security for the entire country, not single-handedly, but as a whole. If you think you have too much government interference, then why do you become so perturbed by this bill? It should have been expected. Bajjani and VtecKidd are right, this may destroy your government, but only because Americans refuse to change. If a form of socialism was required to succeed how many would willingly take that? Not many. Most would rather fight and fail then to join a reform. Survival of the fittest. Obama may not be the smartest cookie in the world, but I think he knows what he is doing. I do think some points of this bill are rather ridiculous, such as requiring parents to insure their children until 26. I'm 18 and get insurance through work, thankfully, but even if I didn't I would not ask for it from my parents. This is all the start of something the majority of you will be opposed to, but some will enjoy it. Work as a nation, not as political parties. Not to make a joke, but the only time America can join together is when someone flies a plane into a building or bombs a naval base. Work together people!

/endrant and waiting for bashing