07-16-2007, 11:39 AM
Nanawalejulie,I am not putting down anyone who is down on their luck. I think everyone is entitled to health care,what I object to is the abuse of the system by people and that includes doctors.How would you like to be a patient who your doctor says go to the emergency room because I cant get you in. Then you are charged for an emergency room visit and if you have insurance your copay is usually double. I was self employed for many years and could not afford the insurance,and yes there should be protection for catastrophic illness and injury.You are right you can get wiped out by one major illness or accident. I dont mind people getting help but with it I think there should be some level of responsiblity of not abusing the system.You dont need to come to the er by ambulance for a toothache,or a splinter in your hand,or because your toe hurts.These really happened. That is abuse and that is what I object to. Also think about it the next time you wait for hours in an emergency room and you are really sick.Sorry,ambulances get taken first.