tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3794881118144988555.post7425147440123537206..comments2008-10-15T18:45:28.216-06:00Robert J Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001537241898577009twoknobbytires@gmail.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3794881118144988555.post-28253037444635662342008-10-15T18:45:28.216-06:002008-10-15T18:45:28.216-06:00Rob, fantastic post. It's not often that we get the chance to read an article these days that isn't full of condescension toward one party/candidate or the other.<BR/><BR/>Marci, I think your employer might benefit from looking into a more cost-effective insurance provider. You obviously have a great deal of disdain toward corporations. Does this go for the company you work for as well? If you believe that forcing companies to pay more will solve the problem, I think you are mistaken that those costs won't be passed on to the employees and consumers. Companies may change their growth plans (meaning they will create fewer jobs), give fewer raises to employees, and cut non-healthcare-related benefits.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09036616681122823071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3794881118144988555.post-50864747952713375682008-10-15T16:14:53.933-06:002008-10-15T16:14:53.933-06:00you have got to be kidding that there is no difference. McSame wants to give you a tax break while you give up your employer sponsored healthcare. Let's do the math, shall we? My employer pays close to $12,000 for health insurance. If I leave that plan, do you think the insurance companies are going to LOWER my premiums? Ummmm, no they won't. So I will have to pay the 12K, plus what I pay each month, plus my deductible for a paltry 5K tax credit? This is the difference: Obama wants the companies to cover the cost. McSame wants YOU to cover the cost. BIG vs Little. I don't care that companies need to pay more. <BR/><BR/>The real issue is that we don't know how to valuate what it costs for healthcare. If my child is sick and there is some technology out there that will make her better, no matter what the cost, then I will do it. My concern is that McSame will not look at options and wants to let the wolf watch the hen house by allowing the free market to dictate what we pay for health care. If there was a big player, like the government involved, you can bet that the costs would be restricted.Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705130408286003736noreply@blogger.com