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Grins

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7. Completely agree! Been saying that for years.

Reply to twodogsbarking (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 10:25 AM

Aug 2024

Getting employers involved was a way for government not having to pay for health care - "Give it to employers and let them work it out!"

Health care is an issue of National Security! Treat it as such.

Business would love it!!
Imagine their bottom line if they didn't have the burden of doing something completely outside of their business.
More - imagine how Wall Street would react if that money was given to stockholders!

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Completely agree! Been saying that for years. Grins Aug 2024 #7

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