June 16, 2009

Health reform is all downside for most Americans

By Douglas O'Brien
In his campaign to persuade Americans to go along with, if not support, a government takeover of the 18% of the economy that is the health care sector, President Obama keeps making a claim that is intended to soothe fears among the general public.  But his assurances may lead to a rapid disintegration of support for Democrat "reform" proposals.While he continues to woo skeptical physicians, as he did at the AMA convention in Chicago yesterday, and urges hospitals, insurers, device and drug makers to get on board the reform train, it appears the hardest sell is going to be the general public.  But by forcing the action over the next few weeks, the president may be able to achieve his aims before Americans can see past the media cheerleading and rosy, but patently false promises.As statistical context, numerous polls, including those by Democrat Stanley Greenberg, show that three-quarters of Americans are satisfied with their health insurance.  Most polling...(Read Full Article)