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I think tax payers should be asked if they want to carry the burden, shared with employers and the health care industry. The "Govenator" in California is moving forward on a plan. Romney got a plan passed. Illinois has coverage for every child. There are models available and they do get support, both Democratic and Republican support. This bill is "crap", and I think the Democrats know it is a "crap" bill destined to be veto'd, yet they call Bush names because he doesn't support it. They make it too easy for Bush by presenting him with a bill with too many reasons to support the veto.

All we need is for Congress to sit down and come up with a simple solution, starting with making sure every child in this nation has health care coverage while everyone shares part of the burden. I could care less about working adults who can make their own choice, but it is truly embarrassing to live in a nation that does not value every child and every person who does not have the ability to care for themselves. If the Democrats want to put Bush in a tough position, all they need to do is come up with a good bill to address this issue without holes and being overly complex. I remember reading a poll that about 70% of Californians support the "Govenators" plan, which is going further in providing universal coverage than I would go, because I am not clear on what kind of penalty there would be or could be for an adult who can afford coverage but doesn't want it. People certainly can debate the details and if adults should be force to buy coverage, but the plan tries to directly and up front address the issues of shared burden and making sure everyone has coverage.

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