[LoriAnn]

Well said, Hal!! Propaganda abounds. Medicare is at risk of being insolvent because it spends EVERYTHING it receives in Patient care. While Wellpoint reported a increase in profits of 91% and Humana reported increase by 61% and United Health increased profits a staggering 346%. Research their profits, you'll be shocked! When we talk about privatizing Medicare we are suggesting we put every dollar earmarked for healthcare in this country in the hands of insurance companies that are posting record profits. Profits are generated from cuts and denial of services. The twice per capita spending on healthcare in this country has alot to do with the massive profits. It's shamful! Why wouldn't we place every dollar into a system (medicare) that is already in place and puts emphasis on providing services for their insured. What would be wrong with Medicare from Cradle to Grave? As long as the providers/vendor are privatized the quality will remain exceptional and the access to care will remain quick and easily available. The "scarey" commercials about government run healthcare in Canada with the long waits are sponsered by insurance companies trying to protect profits! When is the last time you had a long wait for services with Medicare? In this country, as long as Medicare is willing to pay, a vendor will expand to provide the service. Oh wait, that would create jobs, hmmmm.......