I'm "debating" with one of my more conservative "friends" on Facebook about healthcare. He's a big Mark Levin fan ("Liberty & Tyranny"), so in other words, he thinks all liberals are Statists. He can't stand Obama (of course). I know it's a waste of his & my time, but sometimes I just can't help myself.
Anyway, in these posts between us, he makes the claim that ALL poor people are covered by Medicaid already. I point out that approximately 60% of people classified as "poor" are NOT covered by Medicaid because they make too much money (the working poor). He then comes back with a post that actually argues FOR the public option. How can you argue against healthcare reform if you don't even know what it is? From his post, I'm sure he is talking about "single-payer" instead of "public option".
Here's what he posted:
Quote:
"Medicaid recipients CAN see anyone they want unless the doctor doesn't accept Medicaid patients, which I don't know of any, at least around here. Those who work should pay for a plan on their own, not the taxpayers. There should be a more affordable plan that covers the basics, but these folks should be paying a premium for it like the rest of us. I don't understand why our lawmakers feel it is their duty to cover everyone with tax dollars. This is a Stateist view, and history proves Stateist views don't compare with capitalist ideals and their success. There are going to be those that we just can't cover, and as unfortunate as it is, it's okay. That's how capitalism works. Those in unfortunate circumstances have the freedom to improve themselves if they will apply themselves. It should be a shame, like it was 30 years ago, to be a welfare recipient, a food stamp recipient, etc. getting govt. help. Not today. Everyone thinks the government should take care of them."
Fun times!!! I haven't responded to him because I don't have access to Facebook at work, but I already know most of what I'm going to write. Anybody want to help me by telling me what you'd write? I'm trying to make it the last post on the subject, so I don't continue "arguing with a dining room table."

Dude, you are a bulldog on FB. I gotta give it up.