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I agree to the extent that Republicans need to stand up, take the gloves off and let the Democrats know exactly where we stand. The give and take is what we all need to see and hear for ourselves. We can't make a decision without knowing what we're deciding and hearing all the debate. At the end of the day, if “no” is our answer, at least we'll know we've heard it all.

Vigorous debate is a “good thing”. Let's all keep that in mind. I want to hear from someone qualified to make the call why buying insurance across state lines is a bad thing. I want to hear why providing “wellness visits” at the very least can't be provided to those with disabilities. Autistic kids can have appendicitis, too. I want to hear why we can't have some sort of tort reform, or at least the power to punish frivolous law suits so malpractice insurance can't jack up medical costs we pay. Why can't everyone have an HSA? I want to hear why the Democrats don't like that. If the answer is good enough, I might agree.

To simply propose throwing out the entire system and starting over is just like it was in the 60s — anarchy, instead of fixing what was broke. I just can't see that as the best approach.