The Common Sense needs to begin.....cool!

The discussion of Heath care has to first begin with some clarifications.

First things first...we already have at least three programs for health care in the country that the government runs....Medicare, Medicaid and health care for veterans.

Medicaid is the United States health program for eligible individuals and families with low incomes and resources.

Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.

And I believe we have all seen the horror stories on 60 minutes regarding the VA.

I am not aware of the financial issues of the VA, But both Medicaid and Medicare are in trouble financially. By the definitions, I would think that we have health care covered. Old people...special needs people and poor people are all covered.

It's a fact that these program do not work financially....both programs do not have the money to run in the future.

The question is? are these good programs?....if they are...then fund them correctly and we are done....if the real reason for this trillion dollar boondoggle is truly to help that 49 million un-insured, then these programs should do the trick.

If the programs do not run effectively....fix them first.....show us Big Government that you can fix what you have before you start a new, and what could be, an overlapping program.