A fair and thoughtful analysis of key differences between McCain and Obama's health plans. The author makes the very reasonable argument that the real risk posed by McCain plan is "not the taxes -- it's the erosion of risk sharing between the healthy and the sick'. Well-documented and well thought out observations.

This opinion piece provides a well constructed argument that Obama's health plan emphasizes solidarity while McCain's emphasizes autonomy -- and that the losers under autonomy would likely be the sick and aged who whould be priced out of coverage. The article also debunks Obama's claim that McCain's plan represents a net tax increase -- a claim that does a disservice to those trying to sort out the differences in the two candidates' plans.

Extremely eye-opening and persuasive piece on the big-picture dangers of McCain's health plan proposal. The writer puts all of the vague numbers and hypothetical costs and tax-benefit arguments aside to make a focus, central point in an easy-to-understand manner. Very well written.

I've posted articles on this topic on both sides of this argument. While this one has some balance, it does not cite the study I posted that says the McCain plan would increase the number of insured. I frankly thought that one was unrealistic, but this piece doesn't even mention it. Though they do refute it with some of their arguments. On the other side, however, they state the McCain tax credits would cover the cost of individual insurance. That's flat wrong. I am neither a high earner, nor do I have an expensive insurance policy. In fact, it's one of the cheapest I could find and covers very little. But, because of my age, and even though I'm in good health, the McCain tax credits would not offset what I pay. And it goes up ... More »

Finally, a discussion of the effects of the candidates' health care platforms that mentions their effects on different people, rather than just on the availability of insurance. While it doesn't specifically say that shared risk makes health care affordable for all, the implication is there. The author seems to actually understand the original purpose of insurance.

yes. I've been looking for this step by step insight..