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To: chowder who wrote (21653)	9/30/2004 10:33:04 PM
From: edward miller	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23153

Even if the frivolous lawsuits were eliminated? Having asked that question, I do agree that we would be better off costwise if everyone had to pay more for the small things, so I think you are right. "Health insurance can't do both and be affordable." I am asking because you indicated your ties to the business, and I respect your opinion. (Not that I expect that to happen in my lifetime.) I am more curious as to how large the impact of lawsuits is in the cost structure. Ed

To: chowder who wrote (21653)	10/1/2004 5:42:40 PM
From: Libbyt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23153

We take the quality of care in this country for granted I agree with you! A lot of Canadians cross the border for health care when it comes to surgical procedures Many times the Canadian government might approve a specific procedure, but the waiting time for that surgery might be detrimental to the patient. Recently a physician I know brought his mother to the U.S. to have eye surgery. If she had waited to have the surgery in Canada, she faced the possibility of going blind. IMO those who can afford the cost of paying for specific medical services, seem to prefer the quality of care offered in the U.S.

To: chowder who wrote (21653)	10/2/2004 11:13:20 AM
From: aerosappy	Respond to of 23153

The November Fund. Neither you nor I like the voter-education organizations such as “truthout.org” and other 527’s funded by the Hungarian-born international financier. Those who do hang on George Soros' every word should learn from the television campaign in North Carolina (and hopefully other states) presented by The November Fund. Former Senator Bill Brock is a principal leader of the November Fund. He appeared on “Kudlow & Cramer” on September 15, 2004 to show (for the first time) their new educational advertisement. An excerpt follows: ”John Edwards made his millions but in the process tens of thousands of North Carolinians lost their access to health care…” […From memory; slightly paraphrased…] . Senator Brock explained why small businesses and other employers in North Carolina are facing rapidly increasing health insurance costs, and how thousands of obstetricians and neurosurgeons have stopped practicing in North Carolina (and many more in other states). thenovemberfund.org Here are a few other sites of interest – thetruthabouttriallawyers.com newsobserver.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` In any case, the John-Johns (and their tag-along 527’s) wasted no time in lashing out at The November Fund— abanet.org forum.johnkerry.com topdog04.com