by Libertarian on September 19th, 2009

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Why, a scant week after Obama's speech ended, public support of his health care reform had quickly eroded back down to 42%.
Why do most Americans oppose the Democrats health care proposals?

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by ConservativelyLiberal on September 19th, 2009
Well look around. It's being compared to Canadian and English single payer systems. It's not even close to that. People re yelling and screaming about doctors sitting on death panels. What they fail to mention is we have panels right now, overseen by accountants. Who'd you rather your panel be run by a doctor who's job it is to heal the sick, or an accountant who's job it is to save the company money? There's so many lies out there from the Republican "spin" machine that very few people understand what is actually going on. Fear is easier to generate than hope.
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- The older and older I get the more and more I realize that humanity is not nearly as advanced as I thought it was.
  
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  by Kensum1 on September 19th, 2009
- What kills me is the level of people in the military who don't support it. We'll risk our lives to save others, but we won't let them touch our check...pathetic really.
  
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  by ConservativelyLiberal on September 19th, 2009
- I'm not surprised those in the military don't support the plan. They already know the level of service they get and it'll be worse for the public.
  
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  by EmptyWallet on September 19th, 2009
- Might not be the greatest coverage but it's a hell of a lot better than bleeding to death...
  
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by anonymous on September 19th, 2009
Maybe those Americans who are satisfied with the current health system are satisfied because they do not have serious health needs or a disability! A system which is 'user pays' and relies on the discretion of insurance companies for medical cover does not respect all people as equal. If education in the States is free to all why not health care? To me this is an ethical issue, it is moral.
When a country is run on individualism all sorts of people fall between the cracks and come out badly. Individualism screams 'I don't want to pay taxes for other people to get the medical care all people should be entitled to'. I live in Australia and our system means ALL people are entitled to free health care. We pay higher taxes than the States but I am more than happy to do that knowing that by doing so I am part of a system that values people regardless of their wallet size.
I think people are scared of sharing if they are not used to it.
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- No one has talked about FREE health care for all Americans.
  
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  by Thriftymaid on September 19th, 2009
- This is true, you are right - my bad, but it should be accessible for all.
  
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  by anonymous on September 19th, 2009
- Why should middle class people pay for the health care of the wealthy ?
  It is a moral issue, the poor already qualify for Medicaid.
  The Obama plan is an attack on our freedoms. I strongly oppose it on moral grounds. It will destroy the quality of care in America, lead to rationing, and make worsen the current doctor shortage.
  
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  by jova on September 19th, 2009
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by john pennington on September 19th, 2009
Why is the White House pushing the Healthcare Package down our throats, when Americans do not want it?

Could it be to pay the tremendous medical bills created by the illegals in our country?

The law is there to give illegals free healthcare at hospital emergency rooms.

I guess the feds expect the good citizens of the U.S. to now foot this bill.

Is this why the big push is on?

What else could it be?
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- Well John could it be that maybe people like me who can not afford helath care (I am a full time student and have a full time job) I was born into a poor family and they cannot afford to help me but I am sorry that the goverment wants to make sure that if I get sick I do not die, educate yourself.
  
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  by Kensum1 on September 19th, 2009
- Okay, i left out some major points in my answer. sure, you need whatever healthcare you can get or afford. i was aimed strictly at 20 million illegal immigrants that are draining America dry because the federal law states they have to be given free healthcare at emergency rooms. they work here, but instead of buying healthcare or adding to Americas economy, they go to the post office and mail their money back to their home country. this is not fair to you or i. i am doing my share and will gladly give to help you obtain much needed healthcare you need and deserve. its the leaches that are sucking the blood out of America and the feds are not doing anything about it.
  
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  by john pennington on September 19th, 2009
- Kensum, do you think that the government is going to provide you with FREE health care?
  
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  by Thriftymaid on September 19th, 2009
- If you are poor you qualify for Medicaid.
  The reason health Insurance is expensive is due to the politicians never ending meddling and the regulations they impose on this industry.
  
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  by jova on September 19th, 2009
- no thriftymaid I do not believe anything should be free as there is a cost with everything, but I do believe that if I get sick and I am trying hard in life I should not just die. I try very hard but I was dealth some very bad cards in the start of my life.
  
  Drug addict parents and no money etc. etc.
  
  And what have I done? I am getting my college degree and working a full time job and doing the best I can do, I strive to be a productive member of this country, but there is no possible way I can afford medical bills.
  
  (I got kidney stones once and i got the bill, over 5000 dollars and I was there for less than 2 hours. How is that right??)
  
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  by Kensum1 on September 19th, 2009
- Kensum. I think you doing a grat job of taking care of yourself. I know it's not easy. I did the same thing but was lucky to work for a company that provided health insurance. I guess you make too much money to be on Medicaid. Also, where I live, the county has a clinic at the health department and they charge based on income. Also, if you have to go in the hospital and don't have much money we have a county hospital that charges very little and is based on income. Are you such your area doesn't have these services.
  
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  by Thriftymaid on September 19th, 2009
- I live in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville Hospitial is not for profit, and I think they are doing stuff to help me with the costs, but it still is not going to be cheap, and yes I do make a little too much for medicaid.
  I am seeking a company with benefits but, with the economy doing how it is and less and less employers are offering it.
  
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  by Kensum1 on September 19th, 2009
- Well, I wish you well in school. That will help tremendously with employment. I don't know how this health reform stuff will shake out but everyone wants people to have access to health care.
  
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by EmptyWallet on September 19th, 2009
2 words:

Bloated Government.

When ISO came out, this was hailed as a boon for selling overseas. Now 10 years later, many companies find it's MORE costly to do this, due to paperwork and such.

Can this proposal be different? Hardly.
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by Libertarian on September 19th, 2009
Most Americans are satisfied with their current health care. Thus they oppose these significant attacks on our freedoms, now that we can see some of the details and the huge cost which will be imposed on us, resulting in much higher taxes.
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- read my answer to john.
  
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  by Kensum1 on September 19th, 2009
- Typical uneducated response. Most Americans believe that health care needs to be reformed. And universal health care is not an attack on our freedoms. That's just a lie, and you know it.
  
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  by ConservativelyLiberal on September 19th, 2009
- People are intresting things, such differnces in views just dumb founds me. I agree Austin.
  
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by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on September 20th, 2009
America was founded and has thrived on liberty, meaning individual freedom. Nothing happens in a vacuum. Any power the government takes means less liberty for the individual. This is the basic founding principle of America. Obama does not get this. He does not understand the fundamentals of his nation, it's founders intent and so he ignores the Constitution, as do all liberals. They don't get it. They are America's cancer, and the greatest threat liberty has known since the time of Adloph Hitler.
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by Bob on September 19th, 2009
i respect / volunteered for / donated to / voted for president obama. i'm neutral on his plan yet. he hasn't given us details. i like my plan best - http://healthcarereformproposal.blogspot.com/
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