[quote=mike92104]
Please tell me how this will not increase taxes, and is not a “socialized” system.[/quote]

I didn’t say it won’t increase taxes, but it won’t be paid for, as you objected to, by everyone with higher taxes. The house version increases taxes on only the very highest income brackes and the senate version has an even narrower population it will effect tax-wise.

It is not a socialized system because it isn’t a socialized system. In a socialized system, as they have in the UK (not in Canada) and as we have here with the VA, insureds pay zero premiums and nothing for care. Doctors are employed by the system, not independently and reimbursed for services. In the proposed system, every one would pay premiums (some would get aid in paying those premiums) and all medical services would be provided independently of the insurance system, exactly as it is now. Doctors won’t work for the insurance provider, hospitals and other allied medical providers will not be owned by insurance companies.

I have a lot of problems with the house bill, but it’s a step in the right direction. Hopefully the Senate will make some of those badly needed corrections. As I said, I’m glad you support reform. You’re likely to get what you want.