Every consumer and taxpayer in the U.S. is subsidizing insurance for other people, whether they have coverage for themselves or not. Employers provide tax-free health insurance subsidies, then they pass the cost on to the consumer. Government workers receive tax-free insurance subsidies provided by taxpayers/consumers.
Some pay more than others, but there are absolutely no freeloaders when it comes to health insurance. The only just thing to do is come up with a universal health plan. Tom Hensley
After passing the Affordable Care Act with zero Republican votes, it is a bit late to call for bipartisanship to fix the Democratic Party’s policy disaster.
If Democrats want bipartisanship, first they need to repeal Obamacare and start with a clean slate. If they’re not willing to do that, they aren’t serious about bipartisanship. And it is OK if you aren’t, just don’t pretend your are.
Brian Jacobs
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