Posted on 11/12/2009 8:08:40 AM PST by pabianice
Pelosi On Jail Time For No Health Care: "The Legislation Is Very Fair In This Respect"
KOMO-TV: Do you think it’s fair to send people to jail who don’t buy health insurance? Pelosi: .. "the legislation is very fair in this respect."
(Excerpt) Read more at realclearpolitics.com ...
I think your other ideas are great! TORT reform was ALL it took here in Texas to do a complete 180 on the Doctor exodus that was occurring here. Heck, we have had more hospitals being built in the rural areas than at any other time in Texas history - doctor-owned hospitals. Doctor’s could not AFFORD to do business in Texas. So, we made it affordable again, and the doctor’s returned - funny how capitalism works like that! They should try stuff like this in Washington, D.C.!
Do I think there are problems - YES. I have health insurance through my company; I NEED the group insurance, so I only work for companies that offer insurance - period. Let me explain, that “I” don’t need it, I go to the doctor about every other year. But, I have four daughters with a “pre-existing medical condition,” and THEY need medical care. My youngest daughter plays football for her Junior High School, and last Tuesday, she blew out her knee while making a beautiful come-off-the-block, behind the line of scrimmage tackle - but I digress (and proudly). So, I have LOTS of medical expenses, but it is not the job of other Americans to pay my bills!
Now, if they would allow me to purchase a catastrophic plan or donate to a permanent HSA (like a 401k), then I would NEVER buy insurance, because I would NEVER have a need for insurance! Another issue is hospital and doctor’s bills. If I can’t afford a meal at Olive Garden then I can look at maybe going to McDonald’s for this meal. With hospitals and doctor’s you don’t have that convenience. Most hospitals and doctors do NOT tell you up front the costs associated with services.
My mother needed knee surgery and she shopped around until she found a doctor and hospital that did it for the lowest amount possible - kind of like when buying a car, or purchasing furniture. These things would make hospitals think about how much they charge if they knew you could compare their rates from one hospital to another in the area.
I think people understand that the TARP bailouts are a one-time event, the TARP program is half-way complete, and there won’t be a TARP II because of no political support. So suing to stop TARP doesn’t make much sense now. Cap and trade and health care haven’t been passed, so there is no law to sue to overturn. I don’t think anyone can sue to stop proposed legislation in congress. If either of those bills is passed, I’m sure many people will sue to overturn them as unconstitutional.
Will all the welfare leeches be forced to pay for their health care too?
If so, I’m for it.
If not, dead against it.
It either applies to EVERYBODY or nobody.
No they won’t have to pay for almost most of it. The bill gives big federal subsidies to low-income people that pay for about 90% of their “qualified” Cadillac health insurance. Who pays those subsidies? Everyone who works and pays taxes.
I really believe that the botox has affected her brain.”
You are far too generoud.
You are crediting her with a brain in the first place.
My teen kid have been hit by a number of uninsured drivers. In talking to the police I’ve learned that 1/6 drivers on the road does not have insurance. In all cases the damage to the cars was more expensive than any injury. Do you think that the drivers of cars without insurance should have to pay the $600 dollar fine? If they don’t should they go to jail?
Ding ding! You are right is for the FINANCIAL protection of other people. That's what seems to be the discussion point regarding carrying health insurance. Especially when someone HAS TO PAY given the law of the land and energency health care.
If these leftists in congress don't begin to understand that LESS government intrusion in the economy generates more economic growth, then we may end up in a second great depression.
Yeah and kill my babies.
“There is the Senate - then there is the Supreme Court. After that we are out of options.”
No..we’re not...
Whi exactly is opposing Pelosi next year? I haven’t heard of any candidate.
The former head of HP is running against Boxer.
The former head of E-Bay is running for Calif Governor.
I think people understand that the TARP bailouts are a one-time event”
I trust NOTHING with this totally incompetant empty suit in the Oval Office.
A great depression opens the doors for socialism.
They want it to happen.
Take your Christmas present, or go to jail.
Nancy Lugosi can go to hell! Oops, I forgot, we’re already there.
My cousin sent it to me today. I merely doctored it a bit, but it fits.
Right. She’s the worst part of a lawyer.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.