i don't see why every one is so confused on the health care or dont want it

If you think that is all there is to it, would you please answer a few questions for me? Why does Obama feel the need to break his own tax pledge (No one making less than $250,000/yr will see a dime's increase in federal taxes)? Why are there continuing education grants for people working for facilities represented by unions, but nothing for people who don't. Why do facilities have to get permission from the "Secretary" to add beds, departments, Operating or exam rooms? If this is supposed to be the "public OPTION" why are there taxes on people who choose not to participate? If this is "health" care reform, why is "medicine" the only health system that is available in it. Does that mean I would still have to carry private insurance if I choose anything other than medical? Will I be allowed to carry both the "Public Option" and a private carrier? EVERY state and territory already have them, so what does the federal government have to do with Do Not Resuscitate orders or Living Wills? Why does it require doctors to report them to the federal government? If this plan is supposed to reduce the cost of medical care, why are their tax increases involved? Why does Obama continue to insist that this is "cost neutral" when every independent organization and the CBO have proven it isn't. If Obama's campaign promise was to provide the same coverage Congress enjoys, why didn't they just write a bill that does that? Why did Obama tell everyone who is against this bill to shut up? Doesn't he respect our freedom of speech? If this is supposed to make sure everyone has access to affordable healthcare, how come it exempts people and leaves others out completely? If abortion on demand won't be covered by the "public option" will people on the "public option" who want abortions have to have private insurance to cover them? Will that be allowed? Are they saying that people on the public option can't have abortions?

Is it wrong to stop an out of control government from spending way to much money and having even more control over people's lives than it does now? The bill is poorly written and very vague if it is supposed to do what you suggest it is supposed to do. And do you really believe what your politician is telling you? For example, the bill is very vague about who should be covered. The politicians keep saying that it won't cover illegal immigrants, but they voted down the amendment that would clarify that and enforce verifying eligibility from all applicants. Sounds like they are trying to tell us one thing and give us another. Lastly do you really want to the government to be running your health care if you are one of the people who 'volunteer' to take it? How many car dealerships are dropping out of cash for clunkers because they can't get paid? How many doctors will stop accepting the government health care because they can't get paid?

I believe that every one should have access to good health programs, but they should also take responsibility for their own health too as far as they can, like eating, right watching their weight and exercisiing. I don't like the idea of a government run health care program at all. I don't want them deciding what is the best treatment for me. The government has a bad track record for over spending and not getting the best deals for it's money. Remember the costly toilet seat for the military? They aren't even pay the car dealers for the cash for clunkers as they promised. Any time the government gets involved they make a worse mess of it.

It's a hot button issue. I think some people just run with partial information.I have family with no coverage. The whole thing is frustrating. I think it is wrong in this day that so many go w/o health care coverage.

The problem is you won't be able to keep what you have. DC will decide what is covered. Just look at some of the posts on this site. I agree with you about helping people who can't afford insurance. That's what we need to do. You don't bulldoze your house if your hot water heater breaks down.