The Failed Promises of Government Funded Health Care

American Thinker by Frank S. Rosenbloom | Jul. 7, 2009 (Opinion)

President Obama theorizes that a government "option" will increase competition, lower costs, and provide better medical care for larger numbers of people. In any scientific endeavor the veracity of a theory is determined by whether it is supported by empirical evidence and predictive of future outcomes. Therefore, we must examine Obama's assertions in light of the available evidence. Full Story »

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Randy Morrow
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 by Randy Morrow - Jul. 7, 2009

I got the feeling that the author went in search of things that would support his conclusions. He also seems to make (what are to me) unsupported statements. As an example he says:"Private primary health insurance has become all but impossible for persons over 65 to obtain." but does not state why that is--he just implies it is the governments fault--with out supporting documentation.

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