This is not a political blog.
But i think it needs to be said that McCain has been taking a hard knock for his bold plan to tax health benefits like any other benefit you get from your employer like a company car, bonuses or other allowances.
Heck yes that is painful. It is not a new concept and has been talked about for years. It is SURELY a burden from the haves to the have nots, (isnt this a DEMOCRATIC TENDENCY?)
IF IT IS USED TO EXPAND COVERAGE.
The other point is that the Bush administration STUBBORNLY REFUSED TO ALLOW MEDICARE TO NEGOTIATE LOWER DRUG PRICES WITH THE MAJOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES LIKE EVERY OTHER INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY
We absolutely need to allow medicare to negotiate and save up to 40% on drug acquisistion costs and stop the PROFIT WINDFALL for the drug companies.
We also need to consider a true one party payer. Its time. It works in other countries. Its not a swear word. Neither candidate is considering this at all.
Monday, November 3, 2008
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