Re: A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal hea
Okay - so we would pay higher taxes if we had a 'single payor' system - but then would we not have none (or lesser) insurance premiums? It seems to me the costs would balance themselves out.
The problem I have with the current system is that is it is just not fair in many different aspects. For example, people who are self employed or employed by a small business have to pay higher rates for less coverage than employees of large corporations b/c the 'big guys' have more negotiating power and negotiate better rates with the insurance companies.
with a national system, everyone would have to contribute, which is only fair b/c no one wants to be turned away (and not many are) for needed health care for lack of ability to pay.
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