There are some things government can do better than the private sector.

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alcaray — 9/18/2007 7:16:08 AM (archived)

Even most libertarians will admit that. Where the private sector won't get the job done, then it must step aside. The HMOs have had their chance (and a very favorable regulatory and judicial environment).

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Anathema to Conservatives - "Clinton unveils her plan for health care" - Bowser - 9/18/2007 1:09:43 AM
- She'll get it through. - TAFKASE - 9/18/2007 9:42:38 PM
  - Not really. I don't think she's going to win. - TB - 9/18/2007 10:12:27 PM
    - Whe will... - TAFKASE - 9/19/2007 3:52:08 PM
- Clinton Health Care Plan - TB - 9/18/2007 3:24:51 AM
  - Details coming out - TB - 9/18/2007 7:05:02 PM
    - Would you cancel your auto insurance if it weren't mandatory? (n/t) - Robert - 9/18/2007 8:25:31 PM
      - What's that got to do with it? - TB - 9/18/2007 9:57:42 PM
        
        Hello... What about the children? - TAFKASE - 9/18/2007 10:00:59 PM
        
        Oh my bad... before they enroll in school they'll need to provide an Insurance Certificate. - TAFKASE - 9/18/2007 10:04:20 PM
      - Forget liability insurance, Why not just require everyone to have uninsured motorist coverage? - RobVG - 9/18/2007 9:18:41 PM
  - There are some things government can do better than the private sector. - alcaray - 9/18/2007 7:16:08 AM
    - re: some things - TB - 9/18/2007 4:06:01 PM
      - I believe that Nixon's HMOs did solve the problem they were aimed at. - alcaray - 9/18/2007 6:07:28 PM
        
        And you think you'll be able to sue the Government's doctors for malpractice? - TAFKASE - 9/18/2007 9:47:10 PM
        
        And what about dentistry? - TAFKASE - 9/18/2007 9:49:37 PM
        
        They'll have to opt for the Republican solution. - ER - 9/19/2007 8:25:32 PM
        
        I think the goal for now is to keep people uncrippled and saved from dying. - alcaray - 9/18/2007 10:29:16 PM
  - Seriously. It's a question of principles, values. - Bowser - 9/18/2007 4:12:53 AM
- Boy, you are easily swayed. - Lee - 9/18/2007 1:58:04 AM

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