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Originally Posted by Sandy G

Oh, come on. The mean, nasty, evil shareholders of these Rip 'Em Off Big Pharma megapolises--How DARE they expect a return on their investment of their Ill-Gotten Gains in these morally bankrupt enterprises, right ? I mean, drugs oughta be distributed FREE to everyone who needs 'em, for the Greater Public Good ? Similarly, as rich as America is, we should be HAPPY to be the Western Hemisphere's medical provider-You get sick, come to America ! It's FREE, an' if you is Pregnant, drop the baby here, an' we'll make him/her/it a Citizen ! An' since you de Baby Mama, we won't send you back to El Shithola, 'cause you gotta raise yer Young'Un...We'll just add yr bills on to those fat, rich, stupid phuckers who HAVE insurance and/CAN pay...They'll NEVER complain, 'cause to do so would be, well, crass, mean-spirited, an' would be seen as being a Grouchy Old Pharte, & un-humanitarian. Besides, we won't listen to 'em, anyway. They got no choice in the matter. Yeah, its a fair system, all right.

I agree Sandy! As you age...other issues come to mind. There are funeral directors out there who play on the grieving families. One recent case comes to mind..."I know you want the best for John". personally...we know of several seasoned citizens who have policies worth thousands for a burial. I think a dead body would come under health and safety concerns and warrent a FREE burial or cremation (tongue in cheek remark).

On the personal side here...each specialist visit costs $30.+ and we pay a monthly premium as well as Medicare. But it scares the hell out of us when we hear the so called NEW system will dictate just how much treatment will be afforded to seniors. Overheard by one seasoned citizen: " I can always put a bone up my arse and let the dogs drag me away and bury me" Now theres a guy who can solve problems

Too bad those in power can't think ahead