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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
You don't believe that either an individual or a State can make appropriate health care decisions. You believe the Federal government must save Americans from themselves; and all for the low low price of personal freedom and choice.
I like Paul Ryan believe that regulation and choice should be in the hands of the individual and the State. Allowing out of State insurance purchases doesn't mean the State can't predetermine what conditions must be covered.
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Let me say this as neutrally as possible:
Regarding the first point: No, you do not have the knowledge or training to know how to shop for healthcare coverage in an unregulated market. There are too many variables in health and disease. Doctors spend years studying individual diseases; to pretend that we, the public at large, could simply read a few brochures and decide what medical coverage we'll need across dozens of diseases is the realm of fantasy. I'm sorry, but those are just the facts. It has nothing to do with limiting your freedom.
Regarding second general point: If you want the state to set coverage guidelines (in other words, set a minimum coverage level), then you're advocating that the state limit your choice! Which is the opposite of what you say you're for. Surprise.
There go your freedoms once again, victims of a poor logical framework.
q.e.d.