(V): That's a different question. I didn't say health "coverage." I said health CARE. You can't be denied health care in the US. And if you have no insurance, that's not a problem. There are plenty of places to go and get the care you need.

As for insurance: What Obama is asking (demanding) is that I pay for your health care because you don't have a job or the motivation or whatever the reason - and there are plenty of lazy people in the US expecting a handout. I work hard for my money and have enough trouble providing for my own family. Why should I have to pay for others?

It's not up to the government to play church.

And about 50% of people don't pay federal income tax. Why is that? I know someone who is exempt. He lives in a 350,000 home. He owns a motor home and travels all over the US. But he's tax exempt. Dumb.

Artful Dodger: "You can't be denied health care in the US."

Yes you can, the insurance companies do it all the time.

"Why should I have to pay for others?"

But you do already via taxes, state and federal. DUHHHH!!

"It's not up to the government to play church."

Then it's wrong for churches to play government!!

"Why is that? I know someone who is exempt. He lives in a 350,000 home. He owns a motor home and travels all over the US. But he's tax exempt."

I thought that was the American dream? Well the big companies in the USA seem to like to pay zilch!!

(V): If you don't have insurance, and you're sick, you can go into any clinic and you have to be treated.

There's no question that the US system needs fixin. What the fix looks like is a different story.

National health care requirement would require, by law, that everyone purchase health insurance. It's a 2000+ page bill and contains many dubious requirements. Bottom line is that the government in the US can't force me to buy something. I can choose NOT to buy insurance. If I need a heart transplant, good luck on that. People live, they die. Sometimes you get so sick that you can't get fixed. Transplants are costly and risky. Someone has to die inorder for anyone to get a transplant. Then the transplanted organ has to be a match and you have to be in healthy enough shape to recieve a transplant.

If I'm an insurance company, I want to make money, not lose it on open season "everything is covered."

Currently, hearing aids are NOT covered under most US plans. So what? If I want hearing aids I either pay the 5000 out of my own pocket or I ask people to speak up. It is what it is.

Stop looking for a free lunch and man up.