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Well I don't know about the "strongly support" part of that, I offer an opposing view. At times a STRONG opposing view to counter the even STRONGER opposing view from across the aisle. Just trying to bring some balance into the midst of chaos.

I do believe this will have a positive impact on reducing over all health care costs. When the pressure is on American business sharpens their pencil, cut's the waste and figures out a way to stay in business. I'm confident the insurance industry will not only overcome future obstacles but will thrive because of them!

Now, the value to the country as a whole is worth investing in by raising taxes on a select and targeted group(s). In conjunction with cost savings and more efficient operation of existing programs. I don't automatically assume the Government will fail in this endeavor and the costs will soar as a result. Quite the opposite in fact! I see private industry stepping up to the plate, adapting and finding new ways to control the ever increasing costs of health care. I see Governments roll in that as a carrot and a stick. Figure it out or get out. If we don't figure out how to reduce health care costs we are doomed whether we do this bill or not.