Reply #6: It really all comes down to what is on the bill. [View All]

[Curtland1015]

There can be some real, meaningful reforms that don't include a public option.

Lowered drug costs, forcing insurance companies to pay for patients with pre-existing conditions, trying to force "administrative costs" down... these kinds of things can save a LOT of lives. It would be pretty crass to refuse making these kinds of things a reality.

Of course there are lots of "ifs" in the above scenario. If these things only make it into a bill in a half assed sort of way, or in a way that ends up costing us MORE, then there is little reason to pass such a thing.

But if included, and included the RIGHT WAY, I think it would be wrong to turn these down in favor of no change at all. It would be a bitter pill to swallow with no public option, however.