[TigersEye]

Thanks for doing all that research. I thought several hundred per day sounded like too much but I, thankfully, have no personal experience with medical costs. Yet. Since I have little money and no insurance I probably never will unless it's with someone close to me.

As you said before though; cost is not really the issue here. It is a problem that needs to be addressed without a doubt but it's not directly a Pro-Life issue. Yet. The more government gains control of health care budgets the more it will become a Pro-Life ethics issue.

[wagglebee]

Since Lauren’s parents have not brought up the issue of money (and they seem to have money to spend on attorneys, etc.), we must assume that it is not a factor for them. I posted a link to pictures (some of which the judge has now ordered Mr. Richardson to remove) that show her in front of what appears to be a fairly nice home with a show-quality classic sports car.

Many upper middle class families have the means to spend $31,000 per year without any government help (though they would certainly receive a portion of it back as a medical expense on their tax return). It might mean a less extravagant lifestyle, but it can be done.