Reply #102: So then

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start by changing the rules allowing for such a requirement from the federal. The problem in this discussion seems to be that from a purely academic discussion that things are being tackled in the wrong order. Also, question isn't so much should or shouldn't such authority exit within the bounds of the federal government but that it doesn't currently exist. At least that doesn't appear to be an argument among progressives assuming for the sake of argument we put aside single payer as the desired solution and instead focus on what the politicians believe to be politically achievable. Not saying we should do that, only that is how it breaks down if you focus on this argument.