socialism and it's ideals are so wonderful, consider this. Socialism for a large population is only enforcable by a totalitarian regime. Socialism and individual freedom cannot co-exist as long as any significant portion of the population do not agree to go along. I defy you to find me a socialistic state , with a large nuber of citizens, that has ever worked and not been ruled by a despotic regime. married to WW 111 | 11.7.09 @ 1:02PM You made some interesting observations Mr. Stein. I have appreciated your sense of humor and views on many topics. Medicare has been a worthwhile government run health care program. Millions of your countrymen cannot afford the huge insurance premiums requisite to own private health coverage. Many of them contribute to the legal and medical costs (including heart transplants) of convicted felons. They provide for their room and board, color t.v., heating, clothing, education, and the salaries of those who protect us from them. The motive to help fellow Americans to afford basic health care is honorable. With all the sacrifices the tax payer makes to maintain a great society, is it too much to ask government to devise a plan that would make insurance more affordable for them? EBurkeDisciple | 11.10.09 @ 11:25AM You ask "With all the sacrifices the tax payer makes to maintain a great society, is it too much to ask government to devise a plan that would make insurance more affordable for them? " Certainly we should ask