No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for the rest of the day.

I agree the healthcare system needs to be reformed, but I do not believe spending money covering those who cannot afford health insurance is the right way to go. If someone can not afford health insurance, that is a choice. Maybe not a direct choice but one that was inferred by their action or inaction. I do understand that everyone run’s into hard times at one time or another and may need help, but I do not believe that this help should come from the federal government, nor do I believe that this help should be ongoing and permanent. We hear in the news that everyone deserves quality healthcare. The only thing anyone deserves is what they are willing to work for.

If we truly want to reform healthcare and drive down costs, we need to reduce or eliminate malpractice suits, decrease the FDA testing requirements, and increase the number of healthcare workers to drive the supply higher than the demand. You may be thinking that this will reduce the quality of healthcare below what you are willing to accept. You are absolutely right. But, on the other hand, by increasing the number of eligible patients through government subsidy and increased taxes, you are in affect accomplishing the same thing.

I’m not a politician, nor an economist.. It’s not my job to find the solution.

It’s my job protect my interests…..

I am Bobby Shea and I approve this message