[My2Cents]

I've acknowledged the cost concern in the article. But I'm also appealing to people to show some integrity and consider other aspects of the bill which will begin to reign-in the overall costs of the program.

To bang on the price tag and say "this is the only issue that matters" is short-sighted. The price tag is a concern, but consider the other issues which may mitigate that price tag.

[WhiteGuy]

I appreciate your position.

Do you REALLY believe in your heart that the federal government will ever reduce the amount spent on MEDICARE?

I don't. Now not only will medicare spending continue to increase every year, the entitlement has been augmented.

All of those items you mentioned are terrific, could they have been done without adding a bunch more spending?

I suspect that it's very possible.

My apologies for swiping your screen name but,

That's my 2 cents......