We could generate the same kind of argument for conservatives who pushed the Iraq War. They were quick to talk about how the average American should do their part for their country, yet the majority of people in Congress weren't willing to have their sons or daughters go over and do the fighting.
But you won't have to. If you have a current plan from a privately owned enterprise and like it, you can keep it. I'm sure the government plan won't be as detailed or specialized like some of the higher end Health Plans that are provided by other companies. But it would be substantial for the average American who doesn't have anything at all.
I mean, do people really like Welfare Cheese or would they rather have Kraft?
i understand that VB, but changing the topic to the "Iraq War" and "conservatives" is not relevant. (not to mention, plenty of democrats voted for the war as well.)
The Iraq War was not a law, and soldiers are not required to serve in the US Military. It is a volunteer force, and soldiers who volunteer may be sent to war.
It is a different issue and dynamic entirely.
as for liking your private plan, you will have to pay more to keep it, if you elect not to be part of the federal plan.
My point, with regards to congress, is their plan is offered privately, through a specific plan, that is not available to average americans.
my point is, that members of congress, receive a plan through the government...if that is the case, then either the must chooose to
A. Accept the new government plan, which gives them the same plan as citizens receiving a government plan
or
B. Buy their own separate private plan, on their own dime.
If you work for the government and get benefits through the government they should not be separate and better than the plans you are demanding other americans be part of, through the government.
Why should the plan that President Obama and his family receive through the government, not be the same plan that a citizen receives through the government if it chooses to have a nationalized health care system?
If he would like to accept a different, private plan, and pay more and pay a penalty on top of that, i respect that decision...but if he wants others who are forced to accept a government plan, that should be the exact same plan as he gets.
the president and congress, republican or democrat, have no right to have a better government run health care plan then citizens who receive a government run plan.
Ted Kennedy just wrote this:
"But quality care shouldn't depend on your financial resources, or the type of job you have, or the medical condition you face. Every American should be able to get the same treatment that U.S. senators are entitled to."