Interesting opinion about the lack of serious Republican health care proposals -- as alternatives to the plans proposed by Democrats. The author makes a reasonable case, backed by good factual evidence from a variety of sources and publications. Though he clearly favors a progressive viewpoint on this issue, he makes a good point that the Republican approach to health care has generally been to oppose any ideas from the left, rather than propose real solutions of their own.

This article is well written and researched. While HuPo is basically a liberal blog, the arthor uses various other resources to get a good point across. The right's heathcare plan is "Don't get sick".

A real eye-opener comi9ng to the defense of Alan Grayson; I especially love that statistic about 40,000 dying each year due to lack of health insuirance.

This extremely well sourced piece leaves no doubt in it's answer to the question: "So what's the real story about Republican health plans?" I enjoyed the zippy two-step style employed hence it was a pleasure to read.

Art Levine wrote a committed and moving article about the health-care debate and Republican trains of thought. His progressive critique may encourage Democrats to put public health and the needs of the poor on the table, so the hesitating public will get convinced of the social importance of extending health coverage.

This is an important analysis of the Republican alternatives and proposals for health care reform. I'm not one to defend the Republicans, but they have offered amendments that have been incorporated into the HELP bill, and none of these have been mentioned. However, no attention has been given to the Republican proposals, and it is only fair to take a look at those, so I consider this an important article.

It is a good story, and the author gives many references to back up his own take on Republican health care alternatives. However, I would liked to have seen more quotes and references from Republican think tanks, conservative PhD's, etc., rather than unnamed Republican staffers. Overall, I found the article to be informative and a worthwhile read.