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In reply to the discussion: Obama's second term: A productive six months. [View all]Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)26. Prosense got you on that one
People with pre-existing conditions were refused coverage. They now have the right to coverage.
Yes, you need to be able to afford it. You also have the right to unrestricted travel within the country but you need to be able to afford a car, or bus ticket, or whatever. Women have the right to choose to end a pregnancy but that does not mean the procedure is free. People who want to own guns have that right too, but guns are not free.
You confuse a right with something being without cost. Health care still costs but that does not mean you don't have a right to it, even if you already have a medical condition.
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I agree totally that what we have now is severely broken. Companies are nickel and diming you
Laura PourMeADrink
Aug 2013
#36
In 50 years he will be known as the guy who finally got health care reformed and on the right track
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#3
To consummate bashers, Obama has NEVER had a good minute not less month. These people...
uponit7771
Aug 2013
#34