[pragmatic_asian]

Do modern-day Democrats think the US is a centrally planned economy? Do they think they should set the prices of private businesses? What do you think a law that prevents lawsuits from making victims whole does to a free market? In TX, insurance companies lobbied and recieved caps on lawsuit damages but consumers didn't see commensurate savings in their premiums. Oddly enough, the day that the bill passed in the House, I saw a story that showed exactly why. A woman who lost both her breasts because of her doctors malpractice wouldn't have received much compensation since breasts are non-economic assets (unless you're a stripper I suppose). If the government were really serious about fighting rising malpractice premiums, do something about the 5% of doctors who account for 90%+ of malpractice award payments. There are already many numerous and stringent safegaurds against frivilous lawsuits and excessive awards.

[libertylover]

What do you think a law that prevents lawsuits from making victims whole

The new law would only cap the pain and suffering part. The cost to cover actual medical expenses remains UNLIMITED.

I don't like this being at the federal level. H***, just about everything is at the federal level these days.