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Originally Posted by Texas Flames Fan
Its terrible for both Republicans and Democrats for these reasons;
My rates went up 49%. Coverage decreased and deductibles increased. Most people I know make over $15,000 so do not get covered for free healthcare. Some make 30-50k per year and they cannot afford the premium hikes. They will need to pay the $4500 Obamacare tax
As for the day I am happy that the Keystone Pipeline was approved. I am sure all you Calgarians are happy that has finally been passed as it will increase jobs in Alberta. I have really liked the progress of this administration minus this AHCA Bill.
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Healthcare is expensive, so expensive, complex and essential to life in fact that it is immune to free market mechanisms.
A rich first world country like the US should view healthcare as it does the military, an essential service a country should provide its citizens.
What the hell is the point of being safe from the almost non existent threat of ISIS if it means you are left to die of prostate cancer?