Current care kills more 'than an army of death panels' could


	Current care kills more 'than an army of death panels' could

masbury

8-30-2009 7:33 PM

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masbury says:

So let's have the courage to change it.

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8-30-2009 8:55 PM

disenchantedcitizen

The amount of bankruptcies alone is worth the change.

Maybe the current reform bill in front of congress isn't the best way to go but its a foundation for something better. Take the time to get it right, but let's get it done..

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