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Old 03-21-2009, 10:29 PM
 
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A) You misquoted that number. There about 30 Million AMERICAN uninsured. The rest are illegal immigrants.

B) You did not answer my question. You said 50 millions (probably a lot more than 50 million) are very unhappy with their health insurance
Here is another article on the Census Bureau Report - and a further breakdown of the 45.7 million number:
CQ Today - Number of Uninsured in U.S. Increases (http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002575515.html - broken link)

A quote from that article:
In addition, 73.2 percent of the uninsured were U.S. citizens; foreign-born residents were more likely to be uninsured despite their smaller total numbers.

'Foreign-born residents' does not imply illegal immigrant - it contains those here on green cards, H1B and L1 visas...
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:29 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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The problem with Wiki is, anyone can change it.

Colleges and Universities generally do not allow wiki citations.

The courts DEFINITELY do not allow Wiki citations.
Well, yeah, but it gives you a good overview.
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:30 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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Medicare claims a much lower administration cost than pvt. insurance.
Medicare is ripe with fraud - some very well documented fraud.

Also, Medicare has reduced what they will pay doctors so much, many doctors are refusing to take Medicare.
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:30 PM
 
Location: New York, New York
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Don't they have over the counter or generic versions of that medication?
That is generic and the otc doesn't work for her.
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:31 PM
 
Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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This my sister that was paying 800 dollars a month on health insurance. If you think thats not being raped then tell me what is?
What percent of her annual income is paid out in health insurance?
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:32 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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Here is another article on the Census Bureau Report - and a further breakdown of the 45.7 million number:
CQ Today - Number of Uninsured in U.S. Increases (http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002575515.html - broken link)

A quote from that article:
In addition, 73.2 percent of the uninsured were U.S. citizens; foreign-born residents were more likely to be uninsured despite their smaller total numbers.

'Foreign-born residents' does not imply illegal immigrant - it contains those here on green cards, H1B and L1 visas...
Sorry - you still did not answer the question - You said 50 million were UNHAPPY with THEIR INSURANCE. I asked for citations on that. You gave me info on those with NO INSURANCE.

If you check further, you will find clarity on the article - undocumented aliens make up some 15% of that number.
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:32 PM
 
Location: Chicago Suburbs
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This my sister that was paying 800 dollars a month on health insurance. If you think thats not being raped then tell me what is?
How much should she be paying since you have an opinion as to what is too much?
And a 1.25 a pill is "rape"?
Again how much should they be after all associated costs are factored in and a profit is allowed?
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:33 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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A quote from that article:
In addition, 73.2 percent of the uninsured were U.S. citizens; foreign-born residents were more likely to be uninsured despite their smaller total numbers.

'Foreign-born residents' does not imply illegal immigrant - it contains those here on green cards, H1B and L1 visas...
"More likely" does not equate to anything
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:33 PM
 
Location: New York, New York
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This is not a reliable source as anyone can contribute to the entries. Try again.
Now your just tring to be difficult.
socialism -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia
liberalism (politics) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:34 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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This my sister that was paying 800 dollars a month on health insurance. If you think thats not being raped then tell me what is?
No - I do not think $800 is "rape"
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