Comments on: Why Hillary: Health Care (Part 1 of a series) http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/ Specializing in Bovine Fecal Detection Since January of 2002 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:29:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patrick http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-58950 Patrick Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:54:11 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-58950 And, James, perhaps this type would create a ceiling for the profits of medical companies, therefore encouraging them to actively push and perhaps better fund the search for cures to diabetes, cancer, aids... A long shot, I know. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you now and how old were you when your were diagnosed a type 1 diabetic. My twin sister is also a type 1 diabetic, so I'm curious about others... And, James, perhaps this type would create a ceiling for the profits of medical companies, therefore encouraging them to actively push and perhaps better fund the search for cures to diabetes, cancer, aids… A long shot, I know.

If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you now and how old were you when your were diagnosed a type 1 diabetic.

My twin sister is also a type 1 diabetic, so I’m curious about others…

]]> By: Patrick http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-192988 Patrick Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-192988 And, James, perhaps this type would create a ceiling for the profits of medical companies, therefore encouraging them to actively push and perhaps better fund the search for cures to diabetes, cancer, aids... A long shot, I know. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you now and how old were you when your were diagnosed a type 1 diabetic. My twin sister is also a type 1 diabetic, so I'm curious about others... And, James, perhaps this type would create a ceiling for the profits of medical companies, therefore encouraging them to actively push and perhaps better fund the search for cures to diabetes, cancer, aids… A long shot, I know.

If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you now and how old were you when your were diagnosed a type 1 diabetic.

My twin sister is also a type 1 diabetic, so I’m curious about others…

]]> By: james http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-58947 james Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:22:33 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-58947 Thanks for posting those points. I'm undecided - but as a type 1 diabetic health care certainly DOES matter to me. Especially wondering how to keep/maintain coverage when I retire, or take some extended time off for traveling. To me I'm less concerned with the "OMG I cut my thumb off with a power saw" emergency room visits - rather I need to purchase diabetic supplies and gear every month to MAINTAIN my current excellent health. Its easy to say "eat right and stay healthy" but some folks like me DEPEND on regular testing supplies - and we can only afford top notch supplies through uninterrupted coverage. That's certainly something to consider - and a strong point towards Hillary. Love the new look (but my eyes don't like the black text on red in the comments.) All the best. james... Thanks for posting those points. I’m undecided – but as a type 1 diabetic health care certainly DOES matter to me. Especially wondering how to keep/maintain coverage when I retire, or take some extended time off for traveling.

To me I’m less concerned with the “OMG I cut my thumb off with a power saw” emergency room visits – rather I need to purchase diabetic supplies and gear every month to MAINTAIN my current excellent health. Its easy to say “eat right and stay healthy” but some folks like me DEPEND on regular testing supplies – and we can only afford top notch supplies through uninterrupted coverage.

That’s certainly something to consider – and a strong point towards Hillary.

Love the new look (but my eyes don’t like the black text on red in the comments.)

All the best. james…

]]> By: james http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-192987 james Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-192987 Thanks for posting those points. I'm undecided - but as a type 1 diabetic health care certainly DOES matter to me. Especially wondering how to keep/maintain coverage when I retire, or take some extended time off for traveling. To me I'm less concerned with the "OMG I cut my thumb off with a power saw" emergency room visits - rather I need to purchase diabetic supplies and gear every month to MAINTAIN my current excellent health. Its easy to say "eat right and stay healthy" but some folks like me DEPEND on regular testing supplies - and we can only afford top notch supplies through uninterrupted coverage. That's certainly something to consider - and a strong point towards Hillary. Love the new look (but my eyes don't like the black text on red in the comments.) All the best. james... Thanks for posting those points. I’m undecided – but as a type 1 diabetic health care certainly DOES matter to me. Especially wondering how to keep/maintain coverage when I retire, or take some extended time off for traveling.

To me I’m less concerned with the “OMG I cut my thumb off with a power saw” emergency room visits – rather I need to purchase diabetic supplies and gear every month to MAINTAIN my current excellent health. Its easy to say “eat right and stay healthy” but some folks like me DEPEND on regular testing supplies – and we can only afford top notch supplies through uninterrupted coverage.

That’s certainly something to consider – and a strong point towards Hillary.

Love the new look (but my eyes don’t like the black text on red in the comments.)

All the best. james…

]]> By: The Masked Rye http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-58891 The Masked Rye Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-58891 It's my impression that her plan makes health care a requirement while his plan makes it an option. Both plans would make it affordable, but his has the option for people to not take it. That's one of my issues where I'm on her side. Not only do I think she has more experience here, but I think we've seen enough of people without insurance showing up and demanding treatment. That won't change under Obama's plan. Most people, especially lower income, would not save for retirement on their own, and then they'd be a burden on society. That's why we have a forced savings for everyone (not that I'm saying social security is working correctly, I'm just saying it makes sense to me). If you're going to drive a car, you've got to have insurance, right? That's required so you can't hit someone else and skip out, etc. Well, this is the same thing, we all get sick, we all need medical insurance. And if you have kids, it's your responsibility to have insurance for them as well. I think both Hillary and Obama's plans are fine, except for the fact that the majority of lower income families will not spend the money on their health. My wife teaches in the south bronx, and these kids don't get decent meals or medical attention at home, but you can be sure they got the latest jordan's on their feet (sorry, I'm dating myself here... I don't think those are the current standard in high fashion school footwear anymore, but you get the point). Their parents will spend money on other things rather than healthcare. But they'll demand medical attention when it's needed, regardless of their ability to pay. Obama's plan seems to ignore this. Hillary's takes it into account. I could be wrong, but that's what I got last time I looked at their websites. It’s my impression that her plan makes health care a requirement while his plan makes it an option. Both plans would make it affordable, but his has the option for people to not take it. That’s one of my issues where I’m on her side. Not only do I think she has more experience here, but I think we’ve seen enough of people without insurance showing up and demanding treatment. That won’t change under Obama’s plan.

Most people, especially lower income, would not save for retirement on their own, and then they’d be a burden on society. That’s why we have a forced savings for everyone (not that I’m saying social security is working correctly, I’m just saying it makes sense to me). If you’re going to drive a car, you’ve got to have insurance, right? That’s required so you can’t hit someone else and skip out, etc. Well, this is the same thing, we all get sick, we all need medical insurance. And if you have kids, it’s your responsibility to have insurance for them as well.

I think both Hillary and Obama’s plans are fine, except for the fact that the majority of lower income families will not spend the money on their health. My wife teaches in the south bronx, and these kids don’t get decent meals or medical attention at home, but you can be sure they got the latest jordan’s on their feet (sorry, I’m dating myself here… I don’t think those are the current standard in high fashion school footwear anymore, but you get the point). Their parents will spend money on other things rather than healthcare. But they’ll demand medical attention when it’s needed, regardless of their ability to pay. Obama’s plan seems to ignore this. Hillary’s takes it into account.

I could be wrong, but that’s what I got last time I looked at their websites.

]]> By: The Masked Rye http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/2008/04/24/why-hillary-health-care-part-1-of-a-series/#comment-192986 The Masked Rye Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/?p=4540#comment-192986 It's my impression that her plan makes health care a requirement while his plan makes it an option. Both plans would make it affordable, but his has the option for people to not take it. That's one of my issues where I'm on her side. Not only do I think she has more experience here, but I think we've seen enough of people without insurance showing up and demanding treatment. That won't change under Obama's plan. Most people, especially lower income, would not save for retirement on their own, and then they'd be a burden on society. That's why we have a forced savings for everyone (not that I'm saying social security is working correctly, I'm just saying it makes sense to me). If you're going to drive a car, you've got to have insurance, right? That's required so you can't hit someone else and skip out, etc. Well, this is the same thing, we all get sick, we all need medical insurance. And if you have kids, it's your responsibility to have insurance for them as well. I think both Hillary and Obama's plans are fine, except for the fact that the majority of lower income families will not spend the money on their health. My wife teaches in the south bronx, and these kids don't get decent meals or medical attention at home, but you can be sure they got the latest jordan's on their feet (sorry, I'm dating myself here... I don't think those are the current standard in high fashion school footwear anymore, but you get the point). Their parents will spend money on other things rather than healthcare. But they'll demand medical attention when it's needed, regardless of their ability to pay. Obama's plan seems to ignore this. Hillary's takes it into account. I could be wrong, but that's what I got last time I looked at their websites. It’s my impression that her plan makes health care a requirement while his plan makes it an option. Both plans would make it affordable, but his has the option for people to not take it. That’s one of my issues where I’m on her side. Not only do I think she has more experience here, but I think we’ve seen enough of people without insurance showing up and demanding treatment. That won’t change under Obama’s plan.

Most people, especially lower income, would not save for retirement on their own, and then they’d be a burden on society. That’s why we have a forced savings for everyone (not that I’m saying social security is working correctly, I’m just saying it makes sense to me). If you’re going to drive a car, you’ve got to have insurance, right? That’s required so you can’t hit someone else and skip out, etc. Well, this is the same thing, we all get sick, we all need medical insurance. And if you have kids, it’s your responsibility to have insurance for them as well.

I think both Hillary and Obama’s plans are fine, except for the fact that the majority of lower income families will not spend the money on their health. My wife teaches in the south bronx, and these kids don’t get decent meals or medical attention at home, but you can be sure they got the latest jordan’s on their feet (sorry, I’m dating myself here… I don’t think those are the current standard in high fashion school footwear anymore, but you get the point). Their parents will spend money on other things rather than healthcare. But they’ll demand medical attention when it’s needed, regardless of their ability to pay. Obama’s plan seems to ignore this. Hillary’s takes it into account.

I could be wrong, but that’s what I got last time I looked at their websites.

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