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3. The question with a public option was always execution.

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Wed Oct 30, 2013, 11:03 PM

Oct 2013

How much money and expertise would have to be invested in developing it? What if it lost money initially? Who could join? Could people denied coverage for drugs or procedures sue the government? Would it pay for abortions (that would have been a fun one to get through Congress)?

Would the same people who set up healthcare.gov have been in charge of its computer systems?

What if it failed?

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Hypothetical Question For The Class... How Would Passing A Public Option... [View all] WillyT Oct 2013 OP

We're paying a very high price, elleng Oct 2013 #1

I just got notice of next years premiums pscot Oct 2013 #2

The question with a public option was always execution. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #3

Ok... How About MediCare For ALL ??? WillyT Oct 2013 #4

Dropping the Medicare age to 55 would have been a huge benefit. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #5

Amoral leeches. You're too kind. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #6

As far as I understand it, Volaris Oct 2013 #7