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Old 10-26-2016, 06:34 PM
 
Location: Eastern Colorado
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Well it has been discussed, and there was some thought that it was likely to pass:

Poll: Colorado's Amendment 69, which establishes universal health care, shows wide support for it's passing
There was 1 poll one time that showed it even had a chance, every other poll I have seen shows the support way lower, especially as the word has gotten out on how bad it really is.
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Old 10-26-2016, 06:41 PM
 
Location: On the road
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I don't see how a single state can put together a single-payer system that can be successful. This one got a no from me on the ballot.
The idea has some merit, but it needs to be a national action, and it needs to take into account several of the other medical provider systems out there, like Tri-Care and VA, as well as Medicare and Medicaid.

It can be done, but we don't seem to have the imagination, or the initiative, anymore.
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:25 PM
 
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I believe Vermont tried a state universal health program and it failed miserably.
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:55 PM
 
Location: Toronto, ON
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I don't see it succeeding at all. It's too bad, but it seems like only the states that have no chance in hell of making it financially viable have been attempting something. It would really have to take a state with double the population of Colorado. That or they would have to spread the idea and convince adjacent states to join in.
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Old 10-26-2016, 08:39 PM
 
Location: Pacific NW
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Who in their right mind would support this? Only a leech could justify voting for this. Again, if you don't pay taxes you shouldn't be allowed to vote!!
No kidding. Who would vote for a 10% pay cut to pay for this? Even taking out what I currently pay for health care I'd be taking a big pay cut. Of course liberals are for it, they always think what someone else earns is only being held under government can spend it on someone else.
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Old 10-26-2016, 09:56 PM
 
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Will it also cover people that are in this country illegally?
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Old 10-27-2016, 06:39 AM
 
Location: the very edge of the continent
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Massachusetts had to resort to group medical appointments when they tried to implement their version of health care for all. Didn't go over too well, as you can imagine...

The doctor will see all of you now - The Boston Globe
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Old 10-27-2016, 12:20 PM
 
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Who in their right mind would support this? Only a leech could justify voting for this. Again, if you don't pay taxes you shouldn't be allowed to vote!!

Millions and millions of leeches currently support the billions and billions of dollars of tax breaks enjoyed by workers with employer-paid coverage.

Why should uninsured minimum wage workers be forced to subsidize insurance for middle class workers?
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Old 10-27-2016, 12:21 PM
 
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Will it also cover people that are in this country illegally?

Just the anchor babies, probably.
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Old 10-27-2016, 12:24 PM
 
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It's very unlikely to pass, so I'm not sure why it's even worth discussion in a general forum. Signed...A Coloradan
It can't without significant Federal supports. And then only an experiment that would not end well.
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