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Questions to Ask the Democrats on Health Care

By Doug Bandow on 7.6.09 @ 3:23AM

The Republican Study Committee has come up with ten good question to ask the Democrats on health care. For instance:

1)     During the debate on the so-called stimulus package, your estimates on future unemployment and economic recovery proved to be wildly off-base. Why should Americans now believe you that they will not be forced out of the private coverage they enjoy, as basic economics would dictate?

2)     Despite your assertions that health care reform will save money, the reality is that plans proposed by Democrats would cost taxpayers between $1 trillion and $2 trillion. How does this save money and how will you pay for this?

3)     If, as you claim, a government-run option is essential to maintaining honest competition in the health insurance market, why is it not also true that we need a government-run competitor in the fast food industry, neighborhood babysitting, or Major League Baseball?

Good questions all. People across America should ask their congressmen and Senators the same questions.

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Tenn Slim| 7.6.09 @ 8:41AM

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Visiting the various Leftist sites this AM, noted the angst that some 9 Democratic Senators had doubts about theHealth Care Public Opition. ALL had Conservative constituents that apparently were making thier voices heard. A GOOD LESSON. The 3 items above are well worthy of passing to the GOP Senators and the 9 Dems that are wavering. Include YOUR voice also. We can make a goal line stand this summer.
Given the Cap and Trade bill in the Senate Committees, the Health Care bill in the Senate, the various smaller but deadly bills that are in the House also, we have a full plate. Nevertheless, the very survival of the USA Electorate is at stake.
Here on the Big Muddy, folks across the Delta are steeling up to ignore most of the regs being foiseted, and are quietly arranging to dis elect the Dems from office. We can survive, and will.
Semper Fi
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