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To: Bearcatbob who wrote (119643)8/27/2009 6:31:01 PM
From: slacker711  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541955
 
Wow, that was an unexpected response. You dont get honesty like that very often from a politician.

Slacker



To: Bearcatbob who wrote (119643)8/27/2009 7:16:53 PM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541955
 
What is the "accepted thought" of this board?

I, for one, have always been in favor of tort reform. The only question I had this week was about the overemphasis on it as a prime contributor to the problem. I don't see it as a dealbreaker, and I think Dean is absolutely right. If, as some studies have suggested, it isn't as large a percentage of the overall cost, then why add another group that will fight you. It's not pretty, but it sounds practical. Take them on later.

I guess Dean's statement is shocking coming from a high ranking Dem, but I don't find it shocking in its content. Just refreshingly honest.



To: Bearcatbob who wrote (119643)8/27/2009 7:55:30 PM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541955
 
Except that Dean has also said on several occasions and may well have said it on that one but it was edited out (and, no, I'm not going to look them up) that there is a second reason, which is that the tort issues are not central to healthcare reform.