Here's a great compendium of some basic facts of how screwed up our current health system is

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

From the National Coalition on Healthcare
http://www.nchc.org/facts/cost.shtml

It it insane to try to "fix" this system. Just as there is some point when you decide it's just not worth it to make another car repair and you need to start over with a brand new vehicle.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

1. Health care spending is 4.3 times the amount spent on national defense. nt.

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2. 50% of bankruptcies due in part to medical costs. 68% of those HAD coverage. nt

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3. In 2008, the United States will spend 17 percent of its gross domestic product on healthcare. nt