tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967014647775282562.post1099751231539431337..comments2023-09-07T04:26:29.844-07:00Comments on The Voice Of Reason: Show MeCommon Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004301223501842480noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967014647775282562.post-72569014884931988102009-08-14T00:39:38.910-07:002009-08-14T00:39:38.910-07:00I read about half of Laffer's "Prognosis&...I read about half of Laffer's "Prognosis". Not sure I like it. For one thing, he throws out a lot of numbers and without reading his sources there is no way to know if they are valid. Also, his "1 out of every 10" dollar analysis doesn't ring true with me. Mine is much higher, when you include my monthly insurance premium. In fact, I might just do the math but I have a feeling I'm paying a LOT more than one out of ten. <br /><br />I don't think the bill is perfect in its current form. But it's a start. There is probably way too much to be addressed by one bill. My biggest concern is this bill, or a revision, won't get through and we will go another 10 years or more with NOTHING. I'd rather make a few mistakes and correct them than let this opportunity pass us by and see the problem continuously left on the table.<br /><br />But I will say this, THANK YOU for at least presenting a counter point that includes (we will assume for now) factual information!Common Sensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004301223501842480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967014647775282562.post-81035438067227329232009-08-12T17:01:58.709-07:002009-08-12T17:01:58.709-07:00Since the proposed legislation is a long way from ...Since the proposed legislation is a long way from becoming law, its likely to go through substantial revisions before it comes to a vote. Rather than considering the bill in its current state, I think we should read research and viewpoints on the issues Congress is trying to address. <br /><br />One such viewpoint is expressed in economist Arthur Laffer's "The Prognosis for National Health Insurance". http://lafferhealthcarereport.org/files/Laffer-HealthCareReport.pdf<br /><br />Its only 28 pages, so I'd encourage everyone to read and consider its points as you form your own opinions on how to make healthcare in the US more affordable and available.The Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576296553161560545noreply@blogger.com