I rarely get involved in a serious discussion here but I have something I want to say. Mitt was Governor here and he did a decent job considering all the Democrats running everything else. A Republican Governor in Massachusetts is truly impotent unless he's willing to cut deals.
The Democrats and some Republicans are crucifying him on "Romneycare". I think it works here for several reasons. Most of this state is very crowded, population per square mile. Within 40 miles of where I sit there has to be 5000 doctors, 40 large hospitals, 500 MRI/ CAT Scan machines. All these entities have employees aides, nurses, doctors, therapists, technicians etc. earning pay and supporting families. Mandatory health insurance guarantees everybody can if he or she chooses to have access to treatment.
I don't think this can work in less populated areas with a more normal number of healthcare facilities per capita. I strongly believe mandatory healthcare, like many other programs, should be chosen state by state.
Some things that work in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut would bankrupt states like Wyoming, Maine and Alabama. My only point is that mandatory health care has not hurt us here, in fact it has helped our economy.
Mitt Romney voting & backing this bill was not wrong in this state.
The Democrats and some Republicans are crucifying him on "Romneycare". I think it works here for several reasons. Most of this state is very crowded, population per square mile. Within 40 miles of where I sit there has to be 5000 doctors, 40 large hospitals, 500 MRI/ CAT Scan machines. All these entities have employees aides, nurses, doctors, therapists, technicians etc. earning pay and supporting families. Mandatory health insurance guarantees everybody can if he or she chooses to have access to treatment.
I don't think this can work in less populated areas with a more normal number of healthcare facilities per capita. I strongly believe mandatory healthcare, like many other programs, should be chosen state by state.
Some things that work in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut would bankrupt states like Wyoming, Maine and Alabama. My only point is that mandatory health care has not hurt us here, in fact it has helped our economy.
Mitt Romney voting & backing this bill was not wrong in this state.
