I think that is the key. That is historic, in fact. It's the first time private enterprise has gotten a toe in the liberal wasteful government health schemes.
What I think you missed is that the president is fighting a war right now. That he has accomplished tax reductions, has the teachers' unions screaming to high heaven about testing kids AND teachers, AND he has shoved the private enterprise wedge into Medicare -- is little short of a miracle and speaks volumes about this president's truthfulness and determination. And he's doing it all while fighting this little war on the side to keep us all alive. I'm underwhelmed by the Limbaugh quotes in your article. He has been a tremendous force for good, but he is first and foremost an entertainer, as he often says, and taking a stand against Bush right now, when conservatives are trying to sort out what's what about the drug bill, is a sure-bet for getting attention. I forgive him, but he needs to grow up.
As for the pharmaceutical companies and fairness....a huge part of the cost to us of the drugs goes into research and development. As better writers than I have pointed out, if you are willing to let future drug discoveries that may save your life go undiscovered, then by all means demand price-reductions!
I enjoyed the article and hope plenty come to the thread to argue or agree.