That's a word to often used by right wingers and tea baggers actually.
Well the proposed competition is a bit of a sore point with me, sorry for the harsh reaction, you found a button.
Opening up the markets was first proposed by the Repubs and is now gaining some support within the Dem camp. But I see major problems with how the idea came about and how it's being handled. As offered by the Repub's it flat out ridiculous, it offers ZERO change in terms of Health Reform and could well lead to increased premiums. Not well thought out to say the least. Now the Dem's recently seem to be embrassing the idea, perhaps a chance to reach across the aisle?
But if the idea is going to work it will need some pretty tight and complicated regulations. Which the Repubs will balk at and the whole issue will dissolve into another brawl and distract from the work at hand, real reform. Competition, even well regulated, offers such small savings (if any) it's just not worth the effort. Perhaps as a "tuning factor" after the motor is built, like adjusting the fuel air for a smoother idle. But if you got the wrong parts in the motor, it won't mean nothing.
Seriously, the Repubs need to get off their butt and help offer some reasonable suggestions to help with real reform. If they don't do that soon... Health Care Reform WILL pass, it will be embraced by the general population. The Repubs are going to be remembered as the bad guys on this issue.