[Winona Online Democracy] Paul crafts his arguments well when discussing this medicharge proposal...but I don't think that we change the world quite that easily. And while he suggests that a consumer (Winona) could create a model...I think he is wrong.
He is right, I believe, that providers are sick and tired of insurance-as-we-know-it. How such a system would protect "them from litigation of price fixing, market collusion and treble damages," I don't quite see. I am also surprised that another of his 'predictions' has not come true...that of the entry of the Wells Fargos of this world into insurance, or at least into funding health care. Are the old 1930's bank laws still too strict too allow for it? Must be...the wall into investing has been broken, but not apparently insurance. His contention that the federal and state governments could work within this framework, I think, is entirely right. It could all work...he is right...but it won't because the insurance providers are too influential. What would their role be? Do you know how many people work in that industry? Do you know how much money these people have? We're talking revolutionary change. Which is why I've always adovated for single payer...not that I believe in it (I opt to pay more for what I consider better coverage)...but that it's enough to scare the health insurance industry into sitting down at the table and start talking (shock and awe). That's the only way reform will occur...with them, not against them. Bob Sebo Winona _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
