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Originally Posted by Mavdog
that is a fair statement, yet the problem is this: those who are shouting down this proposal aren't doing so with any alternative.
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Lack of an alternative is not a good excuse to pass horrible legislation. The reason that the Democratic proposals receive the vast majority of attention (and criticism) is that those are the proposals that are realistically going to be voted on this term. Do you honestly think that a Republican-sponsored bill (e.g., the Patients' Choice Act) is going to see the light of day?
FWIW, I think this debate should have occurred long ago, but that doesn't mean it should be rushed. This should be a top priority, but acting like something has to be done this month is irrational. The reforms passed could potentially affect our economy, culture, and nation for the rest of the century. That's something that is worth taking the time necessary to get it right.
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I believe there is a process that could bring forth a good compromise which incorporates ideas from both sides of the debate. however, one side is putting out a proposal and the other side is just throwing hand granades.
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As noted above, one side is the majority party and has control of the executive and legislative branch. It is natural that their plans would be the focus of the debate.
I'm not sure that I'm completely sold on anything I've heard from the Republicans, either. But some of the things that they have been talking about resonate with me a lot more than the Democratic proposals.
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the concept of an insurance co-op was a step in the very direction that I point to, yet how was that received? no dialogue, not discourse, merely more screaming and yelling, with more accusations of :"government takeover" and "socialism", more hand granades thrown.
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I think you're making generalizations.
Co-ops will face the same problems that group insurance does. As long as you require that everyone receive coverage, it is going to substantially drive up the expenses for the healthy folks at the expense of the unhealthy ones.
Speaking of proposals, I will post an interesting article that I read in this thread...