Reply #32: Questions

[OnTheFence]

Yardwork,

Thanks for the effort. I wasn't aware of all of these positions. I do have a few questions and comments.

You wrote:

(1. John Kerry has a realistic plan to develop alternative energies to reduce the United States' dependence on foreign oil.)

My Comment and Question:

I have been on board with this since the late seventies. It has been promised by presidents in the past. What alternative sources is he considering and what is the cost for the initial infrastructure i.e refitting gas lines and pumps? What impact does it have on current EPA laws? What is the realistic time line for rolling this out. What is the tax burden going to be?

You Wrote:

2.3. combined)John Kerry has a realistic plan to increase the number of Americans who can afford health care insurance and get access to needed health care. Increasing the number of Americans with access to health care will save our country billions of dollars that is now spent on crisis care, emergency room care, lost productivity, disability, and reduced lifespans.

My Comment: This is a big nut to crack and important to all. I would like to see his plan. Do you have link I can view? My view on this is I am in favor of his plan if it includes reforms for Trail lawyers and excess law suits and suffering awards - Legislation reform for Insurance and pharmaceutical companies. These are tough for both parties because of the huge lobbyist they employ. Also if increasing the number of Americans with access to health care means a government program the original costs are still there. They are just absorbed and paid for by the tax payers. There is also a cost associated with the administration of that program. I think a combination of a government program and reform might work.


Well Its getting late but I will respond tomorrow on the rest. Thanks for all the help.