This thread is reflective of the dialog going on across country about healthcare. Democrats are not offering any alternatives and costs associated with them. To the credit of republicans they are addressing the cost of current system to the federal government acknowledging it cannot continue but are doing it but limiting care by income. Neither party is addressing the real problem, the cost of healthcare delivery. It is not insurance cost, although it does play a part. The lobbying and money politicians receive for not taking on the for profit healthcare industry prevents an honest discussion.