[thecavemaster]

So what you are saying is that you would like an increase in taxes to help pay for a program that the government can not handle. Imagine how long the lines will be at the emergency room when everyone is there for any reason. Ole Hill and Barack also neglect to tell you that in all countries with universal healthcare taxes are around 50-60 percent. I know a professor from Norway and he explained how taxes in most European countries were much higher than the US. Also, in some European countries elderly people are often neglected because there are much more people that go to the hospital and thus the elderly are left out of being treated in favor of younger citizens. I agree that a freeze on federal gas tax isn't a good idea, but something has to be done and if we were able to drill for oil in areas of our country that had plenty and build new refineries the price would go back to below $1. Imagine that going to fill up your 12 gallon tank for $12. Also, because someone votes against a bill doesn't mean that they are against a position, maybe he thought the bill had too many earmarks or was not extensive enough.

A body does grow tired of tired old mantras. Talk to a working pharmacist. Ask them which of the insurerers poses less problems. They will tell you Medicare and Medicaid. Social security... checks like clockwork... government does it. Tax refunds? Very reliable... government does it. Take a hike with your uninformed, kneejerk "government can't do it" nonsense.