Insurance is *inherently* a social safety net.

[phantom power]

A bunch of people pay into it, in case they need it. Some of those people file a claim when they need it.

I know that a lot of conservatives don't like the idea of paying taxes to fund somebody else's insurance, but that's what we're already doing anyway (those of us lucky enough to have insurance).

We can either continue paying into a social safety net run by private corporations that robs us all blind, or we can pay into a social safety net run by the govt, where at least they are accountable to the citizens, not to a fat cat board of directors and CEOs.

Just saying.

[LSK]

1. its paying for your neighbors healthcare

One of their favorite talking points which makes no sense.

[phantom power]

3. Yes, that's exactly what I mean.

[handmade34]

8. just like...

paying for-
their children's education
police protection from criminals
firefighters protecting their homes
road crews to keep the roads they drive on in good shape
libraries so they have books to read when they want
soldiers in the military for national security
disaster relief when a catastrope strikes
etc.
etc.
etc.

the people against universal health care are ignorant beyonds words...

[ejpoeta]

2. they complain about the other countries with a single payer system....

it seems the other countries are faring better right now in this economic climate BECAUSE of their safety net. it's not hitting them as bad because people have those buffers there.

[sandnsea]

4. That's exactly how it should be framed

At least you have a Constitutional Right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. With a corporation, you've got nothing. That's why they want to privatize everything, leave us without any rights at all.

[xchrom]

5. it's hysterical isn't it? nt

[phantom power]

6. Yes, in the dark and slighty psychotic way I've become accustomed to.

[xchrom]

11. once the 'reality' of what we all live in really sinks in --

all you can do is laugh.

[lsewpershad]

7. Couldn't have said better.

Only problem is, now that I'm retired and on Medicare all the premiums I paid while young and healthy went into the pockets of the insurance companies because the companies always found ways to shaft those who really needed help. SINGLT PAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER.

[baldguy]

9. That's how it started anyway.

[omega minimo]

10. listen to Thom Hartmann talk about private vs, public fire brigades.........

www.ThomHartmann.com