On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:06:55 -0500, Shay wrote:

>> You think it's reasonable to just let them die?
> 
> If we're in a lifeboat made for six that is already carrying ten, then
> yes.

Seems like building a bigger lifeboat might be a better option.

>> If you pay insurance premiums, you pay for other people's health care
>> NOW.  I really wish the right would stop saying that what we have is
>> "the best in the world" and BS like that.
> 
> Insurance premiums are VOLUNTARY.

Guess what - participation in a single payer system would also be 
voluntary.  You don't have to get your service from it if you don't want 
to.

>>> Do you statists hate the Constitution so much that you can't bear to
>>> read it?
>> 
>> First, I've read it.  Second, I understand it.
>> 
>>> Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3
>> 
>> You cited the 10th amendment, not this article before.  Please make up
>> your mind.
> 
> Making two different points.

And those points are.....?

> Article 1, Section 8 - powers delegated to the US Government 10th
> Amendment - US Government has only those powers delegated to it by the
> Constitution.
> 
> You call THAT "cherry picking"?

The way it was presented, yes.  If you're going to try to make a point, 
at least make it in a way that's comprehensible. ;-)

>>> In instances where the TSA, FCC, etc. extend beyond this authority,
>>> yes, they absolutely should be stopped.
>> 
>> And I suppose you think the post office ought to be stopped, too.
> 
> Article 1 Section 8 Clause 7:
> To establish post offices and post roads;
> 
> There I go, cherry picking again.

So, if we get a constitutional amendment, then you'd be OK with bringing 
the US health care system up to par with the rest of the world?

Jim

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