Reply #20: hey--you are preaching to the choir--

[CaTeacher]

I am a strong advocate of Universal Health Coverage.

But--it is obvious that these things are being spread around to scare old people.

And in his case (he is a lifelong Democrat and has been an activist ever since he campaigned for McGovern) the fear tactics have worked.

BTW--he has an HMO and has a wonderful plan, great coverage and doctors that he loves. He has double hip replacements and he has had to undergo multiple surgeries for complications (the replacements are old--they were originally put in over 20 years ago--and his severe arthritis one of many complicating factors).

He has been very very fortunate with his health care--it has always been fantastic. So of course it worries him to imagine replacing it with something that might not be as good.

I can understand his fears--and I certainly am not going to attack him on this. If I were elderly--I may be easily manipulated too. Have some compassion.