The Unglued Option

Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
--Tears for Fears

Ron Paul has been the most outspoken critic of big government on Capitol Hill. He's also an MD. Nice discussion here on the impact of the health care bill. His main points:

-->New rules increase bureaucracy, which reduces personal relationship between doc and patient.

-->In 'old days' prior to public option, docs did much pro bono work for those who could not pay. Ironically, pro bono has declined w/ rise of gov't intervention.

-->New system reduces choice and increases force. 16,500 armed bureaucrats to force compliance.

-->Rather than bill being repealed, more likely that cost of the system adds to likelihood that entire system comes unglued. (Fleck's main point too)

Dr Paul's last comment is consistent with my growing sense that the theory (and fears) about the inevitability of the arrival of total socialism is misguided. The economic problems that escalate as an economic system moves in that direction likely stop the movement dead in its tracks at some point. Either via an economic meltdown, or people taking back the reigns and reversing course.

Its a consequence of natural laws that cannot be repealed or circumvented.