More Homework

Read this too. Then tell everyone you know.

I would gladly trade part of the National (in)Security State for secure health care. It's a far better investment.

Gone Walking

This space will be even quieter in the next few days. Maggie and I are heading to Olympic National Park for a long weekend. In the meantime, read Chalmers Roberts excellent article on dismantling the American empire.

Later...

What's In It For Me?

"Americans are asking what's in it for them, and I don't think the Democrats have responded as directly as we should on that."
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

Apparently, that is THE question in the health care debate. The sheer volume of the legislation and its multitudinous changes leave me unsure how to answer that question. I ca, however, answer the question of what I would like this legislation to do for me.

• Guarantee access to a reasonable level of health care at a price I can afford.
• Ensure that access will not be terminated.
• Ensure that the vagaries of employment will not limit my access.
• Allow choice of physicians and other providers.
  

Pretty simple, eh?

Since I also want exactly the same for everyone else, the legislation should also create a sustainable financial model for health care.

That's what's in it for me.

postscript

I actually have that level of health care now, through the Department of Veterans Affairs. I don't have much choice about physicians and actual face time is brief but I've been happy with the care. My total cost last year at the VA was under $300.

Everyone should be so lucky.