Many hospitals and doctors not accepting obamacare

[Ltl89]

Well stated.  I think then, you will agree that "debate is an essential tool for developing and maintaining democracy and open societies."

Perhaps but there is a time, place and manner for these things.  You can see this isn't doing much good for anyone involved.  We have gotten to a point where this has become counter productive.  And debate is different than ranting and bickering.  An open debate is where people try to exchange ideas and learn from one another.  Does anyone think that's been occurring in these healthcare threads?  There is much passive aggressive behavior and character insinuations in these posts that are simply disappointing. We all could use reflection in our life, myself included.  Let's reflect on our bias and consider whether it is helping us reach our goals and intentions for being a member of a support group.

In any case, I'm done with this topic.  I said my piece and that is all.  I'm hoping everyone can consider and do some reflection.  While it sucks to do, sometimes it's needed (I include myself in this category).

To the op, forgive me if you feel I targeted you.  That was totally unintentional.  I think there is nothing wrong with you holding your views and sharing them.  I'm just concerned about these numerous threads and where they are leading the site and how it effects other members.   Nothing to do with you or the content of your post. Though, I do respect your view and thank you for sharing your concerns. 

[Jamie D]

Sorry to hear that, the POTUS deceived you and others and it's outrageous. This is not settle law, this is blatant fraud.

There, I killed two birds with one stone.... I was supportive (per Devlyn) and 'bickered' at the same time.

But seriously, the young especially are getting over burdened with subsidizing older sicker people during a time that good jobs are hard for them to come by.  Hard working families are now trying to figure out how to survive as well.  This infuriates me.

I am in my 50s now.  I have always paid my way, by paying my premiums to the health insurance companies I chose in a free market.  Even when my employer gave me a limited number of choices, I often carried supplementary policies of my choice, to cover items such as dental or vision.

In some places, there will just be one company providing the Obamacare coverage.  That is not a "choice."  That is un-American.

[amZo]

To the op, forgive me if you feel I targeted you.  That was totally unintentional.  I think there is nothing wrong with you holding your views and sharing them.  I'm just concerned about these numerous threads and where they are leading the site and how it effects other members.   Nothing to do with you or the content of your post. Though, I do respect your view and thank you for sharing your concerns. 

But you feel I may not be good for this forum? Nah, I don't feel targeted. 

LearningToLive, I live in a world where people who aren't trans tend to reject me if they knew me AND in a world where people who ARE trans tend to reject me once they know me. In other words, I live between a rock and a hard place (actually I don't, life is still very good!).

I think diversity is a good thing, I'm not changing.

[Jamie D]

You are always welcome here.  "This web site exists to offer constructive input and support."  Susan said that herself. 

[Sarah Louise]

Temporarily locked.  Lets calm down folks.