[Winona Online Democracy] To consider the question seriously, the Federal gov. is the one entity that represents all of us (albiet not equally) and has the ability to create a long term solution. It would necessarily not be "efficient" or quick because of the need to represent many needs but it has the only real chance of success. I recall reading speculation several years ago that if every worker in the country contributed to a universal, single payer system, the premium for each worker would be $25 per month.
I would send Walmart to Iraq to rebuild the country with super-stores and parking lots and give everyone a job with enough income to shop happily at Walmart. Richard N. Cocker "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >When I pondered the thoughts of the last week and our recent discussions I >thought the following might provide the basis for some heavy thought and >discussion. > > > >If we collectively decided that the health care dilemma in the U.S. needs to >solved and fully operational "within five years" but we needed to select >"one team that we felt would get it done". > > > > The problem for the team is: > > > >* To provide the lowest prices on prescription drugs and all medical >services > >* Highest level of availability for patients anywhere in the U.S. > >* Access for all > >* Catastrophic financial protection for all eliminating the need for >insurance > >* Innovation and research would continue to be second to none in the world > > > >The Four Team Options- > > > >Team 1 - The Federal Government > > > >Team 2 - The AFL-CIO > > > >Team 3 - Banks & Credit Unions > > > >Team 4 - Wal-Mart > > > > > >Pick a team and tell why you feel they would succeed over the other teams >remembering that it must be accomplished in not more than five years and >that all the political realities of today would apply in the process and the >outcome. > > > > > >Paul Double > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 _______________________________________________ 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
