Benj, you're absolute right! The entitlement mentality is way too prevalent in our society and is not only dividing us ideologically, but is essentially bankrupting our country. No society can ever afford to pay for all of the care of all of its citizens (and some non-citizens) other than the safety net (for those that can't meet their basic needs for good reasons)- even with the entitlements we have today, not even considering the outlandish extention of entitlements that Obama (and his supporters) has in mind. Its not just healthcare. The best economic system ever devised in the history of mankind (free-market capitalism) is in serious jeopardy of failing in our country and the free-world because of the rapid encroachment of Socialism (meaning entitlements for all). Not only will the citizens of the U.S.A suffer if the U.S.A declines economically and/or politically, but so will the whole world. Most of the improvements in the human condition and contributions to the improvement in human standards of living historically have originated via the incentives offered by free-market capitalism. The encroachment of Socialism will greatly retard such future advancements. Tyrants will have control and humanity will suffer for years to come. The history of the world for many centuries is littered with the sad example of tyrannical ruled societies. Only since the rise of democracy and free-market capitalism has the human condition improved to any significant degree. An Obama Presidency will lead us farther and faster into a Socialist society to the detriment of all of us in the US and the free world. Unfortunately, there will be no way back, because the tyrants and totalitarians will have complete control and the people will only be subjects - not of Islamic Fascists, but of Socialist totalitarians (formerly known as Communists). Yes, when the liberal establishment is touting the elimination of the right to free speech of the conservative (i.e. free-market capitalist) talk shows, it is a strong move toward radical totalitarianism. Unfortunately, the liberal left is Socialistic and is leading the country, and basically the whole world, down the path to declining standards of living for all. Its not an attractive vision for our children and grandchildren, but it is clearly the direction in which we are rapidly being led. That is why I am opposed to Obama and the liberal Congress.

Sorry, I know this is a downer reply, but that is the mood I was put in by reading the posts. Liberals always do that to me.