If the American people really do want a choice in health insurance, then let then choose between private or government provided insurance. Let the health care reform pass and let the American people choose which one they want..
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Yes, exactly... to be able to choose how you are covered is a much better idea... even if the government provided insurance was like a safety net for those that don't have or can't afford private insurance. Everybody deserves health care, it's like oxygen... and just as important as the right to freedom of speech. Luckily, I am an Australian... and we have exactly that here... a government run health care system for everyone called Medicare and several private health funds to chose from as well. It's not perfect, but much better (I think) than a private only system... governed by money and greed. We have no problem getting in to see a doctor, having a doctor of our choice, there can be some delays in (non-urgent) surgery but all emergencies are treated and stabilised quickly at the first hospital (where I understand that often in the US, an ambulance is often turned away from hospitals to travel further away). Medicare provides that "safety-net" that private health simply cannot or will not be able to cover - it's for everyone, and it doesn't cost anywhere near the amount people in the US already pay in taxes!
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