Obama said that Romney's plan in Massachusetts was the blueprint for his plan. Romney says that it was "right for Massachusetts" but not for the country as a whole.
Well, here's an example of what I find despicable...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/pol...&position=also
First, MA is being quiet on the fines they've collected from people who didn't buy health insurance - but THIS... Get this!
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The Herald column recounted the plight of Lauren and Nick Destito, who were fined $3,000 by the state even though they had a $750-a-month health care plan, because the family could afford better coverage. The fact that the state decides how much insurance a family can afford, Gingrich said, is a classic example of “big government.”
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The STATE figures out what they can afford????
Look, you can argue the health care issue from many sides and come up with all kinds of solutions, from single-payer to subsidies, etc. But the idea that $750/mo isn't enough out of someone's pocket? I'm on a plan that costs a little more than that (combining my cost with the employer-paid part). But the law, as I understand it, says you have to buy only if your employer doesn't cover you .. And the employer doesn't have to buy a premium plan AND they get better prices than individuals.
Anyone else see a dump truck full of "What's Wrong With This"?