The Health-Care-Reform Wars

Democrats knew on Christmas Eve 2009 as they passed ObamaCare that the tentacles of this behemoth would spread deep and wide — making legislative repeal nearly impossible (“An Odd Run for ‘Cover,’ ” March 15).

As the feckless Republican leadership struggles to placate voters with a halfhearted attempt at “repeal and replace,” Democrats and lobbyists are smirking contentedly at their handiwork.

The public be damned. Carole Campolo East Hampton

The idea that everyone is “entitled” to health care regardless of their ability to pay for it is a noble idea — but why stop at health care?

I would love some help in paying for my car insurance, homeowner’s insurance, flood insurance, life insurance, elder-care insurance, liability insurance, malpractice insurance — and also insurance to protect my cellphone, my pet, my heating and air-conditioning systems and other appliances. Joe Lamberta Massapequa

It seems to me the demographic group that suffers the highest pre- miums is the self-employed, who are not part of a large group.

They should be able to join a group based on county of residence, so they could enjoy more favorable premiums. Jim Ahlers N. Massapequa

Forget ObamaCare, and RyanCare and TrumpCare, too.

Democrats and Republicans should be able to compromise to get a sound bill that provides the foundation for the best health-care system. Michael Clarke Brentwood