You’re kidding, right?
I own a company and I offer my employees health benefits. Do you think I do it to empower myself? I could put almost $75,000 more in my pocket each year - that would empower me. I could send my kids to Christian school and pay off my house sooner.
My employees are glad to have the benefit. They asked for the benefit and we negotiated with them to provide something they wanted.
My employees are empowered because they don’t have to worry about health insurance because we pay for it.
Business is not bad, contrary to your opinion.
I congratulate you on your success. Business is wonderful, just as Mike Huckabee says (and as Arkansas business leaders say about him).
Helping is wonderful too. And I think Senators Clinton and Obama really do want to help.
I really do think that corporate paternalism is not as bad as state paternalism. But, I would like to see the system grow into the more conservative condition of individuals being in charge of their healthcare (and being able to afford it!) wherever and however they may choose to work.
I think that would be better for your productive business, too.