On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 12:32 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
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On Health care debate comes to Janesville
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On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 11:52 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
evilconservative - I am pretty sure I haven't called the US "bad" in any way. Every country has its pros and cons; health care happens to be a topic in this country that needs serious review. I thought we were having an open discussion about this - didn't realize that having a different opinion than yours means that I think this is a "bad" country. Next we'll probably get into patriotism? You referred to other countries as "mediocre". I was simply asking you what you base that on. I see we are getting off track - let's have someone else join the discussion and see if we can't bring it back to what it was meant to be about. Have a nice day and good luck to you.
On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 11:40 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
evilconservative - I am not arguing with your points about the constitution. I respect what the constitution represents. I also completely respect your right to your point of view; same way you should respect mine without throwing out classifications like "communist". The word socialism cannot be used around here; people do not know what it represents today but think it's the same as communism...no longer the case...so I don't want to use it. Am I a liberal? Sure. Do I believe in government health care? Sure. Do I believe the government should interfere in all aspects of our lives and make us all equal on every level? Of course not. I believe human beings have a right to health care, regardless of financial status. Just because someone worked harder, or inheritated a lot of money, that shouldn't allow them a medical procedure someone less fortunate cannot afford. We are a civilized country with top notch medical facilities and professionals - all citizens should have access to this. It benefits everyone. Having uninsured people costs our society a lot more than we realize. Uninsured people are forced to use emergency rooms because they HAVE TO serve them. The cost gets put on those of us that carry insurance. The system is completely out of balance. I'm excited to see that there is finally a debate with some momentum happening on health care - this is one of the biggest challenging we face today.
On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 11:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
evilconservative - just for giggles, I'd like to see you back up your claim that "Leveling the playing field ends in mediocre countries." Are you talking about countries with socialized medicine, like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, UK, Holland, etc? All countries with a higher standard of living than the United States, higher life expectancies, lower unemployment, and higher income levels? Just curious where you find this "mediocrity" that scares you so much.
On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 11:25 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
andrewjackson and futurerichguy - it's good to see rational arguments on this topic! Thank you. When some posters start bringing in words like "communism", you know there's no point in discussing any topic with them anymore.
On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 10:06 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Evilconservative - yes, you have the FREEDOM to choose, but realistically, who can afford except for the very wealthy?? Most of America's middle class have an HMO or health care plan with select doctors only. Going outside of your plan can cost a fortune. I disagree with your statement that we have the best health care. In this country, the best health care is reserved for the wealthy. Money talks. And the cost of health care is beyond ridiculous. It's all run by the insurance companies and the pharmaceutical giants. If you really think you have the FREEDOM to choose what's best for you, you are confused, my friend. The fact that more and more Americans are traveling overseas to receive top notch health care at a reasonable price is a clear sign that America does NOT have the best health care.
On Health care debate comes to Janesville
Posted on June 30 at 9:14 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
just-hype, I've heard a lot of people make the same argument as you; that government will make your medical decisions for you if we have government-run health care. I still say that's a much better option than what most of us have today; a health care plan where your INSURANCE company makes decisions about your medical options. Insurance companies make money by denying your claims and refusing treatment suggested by your doctors. I've lived in Europe for most of my life, enjoying the benefits of government run healthcare, and I've never once been denied the recommended treatment by a government official. Here in the US, I've been denied simple procedures by my insurance company. Go figure.
On Obama only reinforces the Palestinian myth
Posted on June 25 at 3:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Gandalf - well said. Enough already with Israel's abuse of financial and military strength.
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On Expert to address heroin concerns
Posted on July 10 at 1:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think the rise in heroin arrests and overdoses are a direct result of prescription drug abuse. They start out with vicodin, oxycontin and so on....and when they can't afford them anymore, they move on to heroin. And that's typically when the police comes into the picture. Prescription drug abuse is rampant.