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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I happen to think the line about you won't have to change your insurance if you like it is about as honest as Palin's comments about the death panels. ETA: he says "nothing in this plan" will require it. No, but it might be a relatively predictable outcome if your employer thinks they can get something cheaper.
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But is that any different from the way it is now? How many Americans choose their own insurance program now? For most of us, our employers choose our insurance -- at most we get options as to premiums and co-pays/deductables. Surely whether any reform passes or not, employers can go for something cheaper if they can find it. I don't see how that can be pinned on reform; pin that on the free market.
The part of the debate that I don't quite get is the "just don't let it affect
my coverage" sentiment. I know I've seen my premiums go up at a ridiculous rate in recent years, while benefits go down. Theoretically, I could look for somewhere else to cover my family, but practically speaking, pre-existing conditions rule that out. Sure, I'm basically satisfied with what I have, but I'd be a lot more satisfied if there was some stability in cost and benefits.
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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
I addressed the school speech in my column (I was pro-speech, anti-stupidity).
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