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Originally Posted by ASU2003
I've seen my healthcare coverage go downhill in the last 20 years. First it was the $20 office visit payments, then the increasing deductibles, and increasing premiums.
And I have never had to get healthcare insurance as an individual.
I view this as something good for the country. And if it is good for the country, then it is good for me.
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Sure, I'm not particularly happy with my coverage or health care in this country in general it needs to be fixed in my opinion. However I do know a lot of people that like the coverage they have and don't feel like they want anyone doing anything to change it. They don't want to see it backfire and leave them with worse coverage then they had before (amongst other issues), its a perfectly normal concern when facing change.
Just because something may benefit the country it doesn't mean it always benefits the individual and lets face it at the end of the day most people are going to look out for number 1. It is what it is I guess.
EDIT: Snuck in on me there Will. I agree I don't think the country really knows what it wants either. I think unfortunately the Dems have dropped the ball here, I don't think they offer enough reform for supporters and offer too much to those opposed. In the end it may not please either side and they may find themselves having to start from scratch to push for more reform or be left out in the cold. I wouldn't be surprised if perhaps the next Democrat President pushes for proper single payer or a more European style system especially if this new bill is effective and proves to be popular.