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There is no underestimating the importance of today's events. I don't think anyone subscribing to this forum would refute that. Many people here wear their hearts on their sleeves and are rightfully distraught about the possibility that this monstrosity could be voted into law today. Reading through the threads, it is a very personal matter for all of us and we are all concerned about the future of our country, our children, and the world.There is a higher degree of awareness here and it is productively channelled into fruitful activities. The passion of our fellow posters is palpable and sometimes...

This is the challenge before opponents of bigger government. People are dying. Children are sick. Families are going bankrupt. Something must be done. President Obama’s proposal is on the table. If you oppose it, the implication is you do not care about people like Sophie and her parents because, if you did, urgency would drive you to action. It is a powerful rhetorical device, as Senator Coborn acknowledges. “Here’s an emotional story of a very difficult situation.” Opponents of government-run health care find themselves hard-pressed to answer testimony like the O’Reillys’ with a sound-byte as effective as “reform now!” It...

Unfortunately I can't find a video of more than the preview; however, I caught a short piece of this panel when the President of the AMA, J. James Rohack stated that one of the only areas of medicine not covered by insurance, Cosmetic Surgery (Plastic Surgery, LASKI, etc.), is one of the only areas where quality/tech are up and costs are down.