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remember the scare tactics of last time. These were and still are the major talking points of people against healthcare reform
Too big, too complex, government intervention, loss of choice and control of doctors, bureaucracy, socialism, rationing,long waits for service, UnAmerican, inefficient, deficits, the government doesn't do anything right, tax dollars, blah blah blah blah
Listen to Sean Hannity any day of the week and he usually does a Reader's Digest condensed version of all the above talking points.
I think one of the best and most concise arguments to make is that America is at a disadvantage in a world economy because we still tie healthcare to employment and it's like tying concrete blocks to the feet of our industries. Being freed from the burden of providing healthcare would also be a huge stimulus for small businesses, it would encourage entrepreneur ism. So far from being the grey overcoat of socialism, it will liberate all of us to invest in and build a stronger capitalist America. It also gives all Americans greater mobility to move and work where they choose and not to be involuntarily indentured to a particular company due to benefits. Lowered costs will put money in all Americans pockets. It means that even if you lose your job, you will not lose access to healthcare.
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