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Originally Posted by jebartle
...BUT for those that could not get insurance because of a pre-existing condition we should show empathy...
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For this reason in particular, and maybe a few others, healthcare insurance did indeed need reform. I do not want my previous post to reflect that I did not see problems with our former system. However, the MAJOR overhaul that was done was unnecessary and probably hurt more people than it helped.
I also agree with chachacha's statement - " but humanity has been cared for by churches and charity for generations" - because this is true compassion, people helping people, not government "helping" people. I have seen this at work firsthand - not only does this supply people with their basic needs but gives them a "hand-up" so to speak to help themselves. We do no one any good by continuing to give "hand-outs" without also giving the tools to build themselves up. IMO, people are better at doing this than an impersonal government.