“Bemused,
There is no need for the government to sponsor health insurance for anyone other than those who can’t get it themselves, such as the poor who can’t afford it, those with pre-existing conditions for whom no sane insurer would ever issue a policy, or the elderly whom no sane insurer would ever insure. France and Israel cover everyone with no government programs (although the government does subsidize the cost and regulate the coverage).”
Charliehall,
Perhaps there were too many comments for you to have time to read mine through. I stated quite clearly that I know the numbers, and people making slightly below mine are mostly eligible for health care programs we already have in place. Anyone above those income levels, such as myself, is making choices about purchasing insurance versus purchasing a better lifestyle.
Your response did not answer my query at all. You either did not have time to read my question, or there really IS no answer, and it’s all about politics, not about health care for those who “can’t afford” it. Can I trouble you to reread my initial comment in order to specifically address the question?