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Originally Posted by aceventura3
My point is to illustrate the difference between a leader who in on point and stays on point. Obama seems to create his own problems by sending mixed messages. I am for health care reform, and I could support what DC showed as Obama's guiding principles.
So, why don't I support what he wants to do? My feeling is that he deviates from his message creating too much confusion.
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I must admit that I am also skeptical of some of the health care debate on both sides of the issue. Both Democrats and Republicans seem to be ignoring the 5000 lb gorilla in the room which is over use of health care providers in many cases.
Just a little googling turns up some amazing statistics, like the average number of prescriptions filled per capita each year is now over 12. That's like 48 for a typical family of four not to mention the doctor visits required. President Obama did mention an effort to cut back on unnecessary tests and there appears to be data indicating defensive practices by doctors because of lawsuits as well as pressure on hospitals to use (pay for) expensive diagnostic equipment.
Any mention of trying to cut back on these things brings up cries of rationing and neither party wants to be accused if that. I suspect a real honest discussion of these things may be politically impossible at this point. Just look at the Republicans "Seniors Bill of Rights" issued last week calling for no rationing or death panels. People are letting their emotions control the debate. The President may be criticized for not being forceful enough but in his defense there are many special interests fanning the flames.