QuoteOn the point about unemployment, I have to disagree that most don't do much to secure employment.
Couple points on that. There have been studies in various countries that show there is a huge spike in employment just prior to the end of benefits, regardless of the length of benefits. For example, if it's two months versus 24 months, there's low employment of these people until the very end, pretty good evidence. Plus, numerous people admit to it. I hired a painter this summer to paint my home and I asked him about his crew, their experience, etc. He mentioned how difficult the hiring process is because ninety percent who apply don't want a job, but rather are looking for proof of job 'searching' to remain on unemployment benefits. NINETY percent... his estimate anyway, he may have been exaggerating but it makes sense. If you're able bodied, you should be able to find
something in short order to get off taxpayer assistance, unless painting houses is 'beneath' them, sure isn't for me.
QuoteAll I can say is the ACA was a lifesaver for me because it allowed me to go on my mother's policy when I was in need.
But I want the beneficiaries to understand there are people losing their insurance because of this 'law'. A lot of young people's parents are losing their health insurance and the young are being asked to pay double and triple appropriate premiums for them to pay for the elderly. That's not right.
Again, I believe in helping those who can't afford health insurance. But how many of these people gave up cable television and their expensive phone plans before forgoing health insurance? I don't know, but it's not zero.
Blowing up the whole system to deal with 5-10% of the population who many can afford but choose not to insure is ridiculous.
