Reply #146: You said

[Lydia Leftcoast]

until we see what the shits at the insurance co's are gonna try to do to continue to fuck w/ the system.

My point exactly!

We KNOW, based on past behavior, that the insurance companies are going to continue to fuck with the system.

Then why coddle them? If we MUST have private insurance, why are our Dems so scared to regulate their asses off as Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland do? (No pre-existing conditions, no rescissions, premiums based solely on household income, no deductibles, annual limits on copays, requirements to pay bills in full within ten days with no arguments, required basic coverage although companies may add "sweeteners" for competitive advantage)

Imposing regulations like that would be EXTREMELY popular with the voters.