Actually the worst damage might come from the MSM telling everybody only the bad news, just like Iraq. I can see seniors being upset over the complex task it was to choose one of the "private" plans instead of having a single, government agency doling out the drugs. BUT, I immediately signed my mother up for this (it was a little complex, even on-line), and "sorry about the US budget" but the savings for her are huge (her total costs will be about $800+ vs. the normal $2000, and every pharmacy around handles her plan. It's like jumpin' in the swimming pool. Once you're submerged the water is warm.
"the savings for her are huge (her total costs will be about $800+ vs. the normal $2000, and every pharmacy around handles her plan."
My analysis was entirely political... my Father is also happy about it because he can do the math.
Don't feel like you have to apologize for taking advantage of the drug plan. I happen to think it should be repealed, but for now it's the law and there's no reason not to use it.