Reply #16: Yes, and I'm near the age and income range that will be gouged the most. [View All]

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I'm no expert on health care systems, but I feel like I know more than most of our Congresspersons and Senators. And I gain no satisfaction from saying that. I think many people on DU are frustrated because we know we could have come up with something better and fairer than the Senate bill.

Still, despite the many flaws of this plan, we have to start somewhere. At least it will begin to shift the perception in America toward the idea (already taken for granted in other countries) that everyone has the right to good, affordable health care.