Originally Posted by
Collateral Damage
We could put together something more dramatic than that, dontcha think? After all, if you want the government all up in your stuff, it has to be an unidentified virus there is no known cure for. Apparently you and I will not agree on what levels the government should be involved in people's lives.
No, actually the original topic was taxes going up, and health care being part of that. The cost of healthcare, actual care, not insurance, has been left to balloon without anyone actually addressing the 'why'... and that is where the PPACA was a huge bandaid that didn't do anything about actual care costs. Reading one's EOB from their insurance, or a hospital bill is an education in markup- ever asked a provider what their cash charge is versus insurance? I do it regularly, and while some claim they don't accept cash, it's a CYA due to some line in their contract with insurance companies that says they cannot accept a patient on a cash basis if they are known to have insurance. Some examples:
Chiropractic adjustment, basic. Cash: $40 Insurance Co-pay: $60 Xrays, 3 views. Cash: $50 Insurance: $159.00
Those are my personal ancedotes, but I'm sure I could come up with proof of payments.
The minute you let the government tell you what you can or cannot eat or drink, why would you think it would stop there? Education and information provides people with the tools to help themselves. The alternative may be society paying the bill for a heart attack, but usually it a. Happens once and there is no more medical expenses for that person (death) or b. They realize what is causing it and make adjustments or c. They continue with their lifestyle and the medical issues it causes for as long as they are on this side of the turf.
None of the above should be under the governments purview in respect to preventing consumption of foods or beverages available on a consumer market.
Since you find enjoyment in taking the basic rights as citizens of this country and refer to it as 'freedumb', then you will always be in the category that doesn't understand why this country was formed.
Have a good day.