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To: Rambi who wrote (38718)	6/24/2007 12:12:04 PM
From: Dale Baker	Respond to of 541837

I would prefer to fix things, rather than implement something totally unknown. All depends if the status quo is fixable or not. Not being a domestic policy wonk, I won't venture an opinion. We have had an HSA for a couple of years now. So far, it has worked almost like a single-payer system in that our insurer covers a certain amount then we pay differences from our accumulated premiums. IOW, we pay premiums, we get treated and the rest is easy to settle (as long as the accumulated premiums cover our out of pocket). That system won't work for the masses due to the high deductible. It only works well with small families who don't have many major healthcare experiences. BUt the idea of pay once, get what you need and walk away free and easy is appealing.

To: Rambi who wrote (38718)	6/24/2007 4:52:02 PM
From: Steve Lokness	Respond to of 541837

Rambi; Mostly I just don't trust gov't. Or Congress. Or anyone right now. Which is probably why I like Ron Paul. I agree with what you say here, but our health care is broken. My very politically conservative sister who is in management of a major large hospital group - now says it has to be the government. That's a big change for her. In any case, the country needs to have this conversation and figure out how to move forward to fix the broken system. It will be interesting to see how creative and convincing the political candidates will be. Since I don't think Paul will get very far, it is the desire to be pragmatic that I think the government will be in health care sooner rather than later. steve