There are 320 million people in this country. We spend about $8,000 in medical expences foe each and every one of them. With a single payer system we could provide the same coverage for half that amount. That's a $4.000 savings for each living person in this nation.
A single payer system would be a 128 billion savings per year . That's year after year after year. That's complete medical coverage for every man.woman, and child in the United States. No more medical bills only savings that can be used to balance the budget or for education. What the heck is wrong with voters? Why can't we see the rational of a national health care system. Are we that stupid?
First off, I am certain you understand that a large percent of the medical spending in the U.S. is spent for fine folks in their 70s and 80s. Don't disagree that there must be some controls on that "late in life" spending, but I personally prefer to stay clear of appointing the "Death Panels" Sarah Palin described. The savings have to come from either efficient operations of the new health care system and/or from significant cutbacks in care provided, or maybe we'll all just suddenly get healthier. We're not that stupid....we just recognize that the country that brought us the US Postal Service just might not be the best and most organized system to provide my healthcare.
ReplyDeleteI guess that we will have to agree to disagree James. As a citizen in a Christian Nation I find it unconscionable that we think in terms of my or your health care. I think we can do better when it comes to the care of our fellow citizens. My opinion is that it is a sin to profit off of the illness of others. I could respond to your points one by one but I have already addressed them in previous posts.
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