"We would have to pay more than $12,000 a year for health insurance if we could afford it, and that would not include the co-pays and deductibles. The deductibles alone would be at least $1000 per year, and the co-pay would probably be at least 20%. "


For myself alone, I had $5,000 deductable with a monthly premium of $168. When I was unemployed ( over 2 years), and for 4 years as I commuted 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours ECHA way EACH day ( before getting a job with benefits). And I was uninsurable ( pre-existing conditions)

But that is why MD has one of the highest state tax rates around.



"Without access to health care we die."

Go to the emergency room. THEY will treat even you-

Or move somewhere with better benefits, or get a job with those benefit. You want the privilidge of staying where you are, and you want the rest of us to pay for your medical care. WHY should over 80% of the nation get MORE expensive costs and less coverage so that YOU can avoid paying what the rest of us pay???



"The taxpayers, on the other hand, have a right to set up insurance pools that will charge everyone the same amount regardless of age or infirmity. That is our right."

TRUE- so move to a state which has done so, or get YOUR state to do so. If the taxes are too high in those states, or the industry is moving out of them ( so there are no jobs), guess what? There is a reason for it.


"That is also what the propose legislation (so far - it isn't finished) will do. "

FALSE- Neither of the present bills under consideration, nor any proposed comprimises will do so. Rergardless of Obama's speeches.

TRY reading what you WILL get, instead of pretending it will be someimaginary pot of gold.