If Obama and his followers were consistent they would resemble communists.

If you believed that Obama's health care plan was not in anyway socialized, than you could have never made your assertions. It seems we will stay off topic, but I'm enjoying the discussion." I do believe Obama's plan will call for the U.S. tax payers to pick up the bill for all, if not most of the services Obama seeks to make available, and I explained why. I also believe our failed attempts to come to agreement on that would prevent us from discussing whether those in favor of government-sponsored health care ought be in favor of government-sponsored services which are equally vital, and would therefore resemble communist. That said, let me prove to you that health care is not a priority for you or most uninsured Americans, and that it is evident in they way you and others are reluctant to sacrifice elsewhere to make it the priority you say it is. Here is your story: "I work in a restaurant. I don't have time for a higher paying job. I'm in school full time. I make enough for rent, food, and gas. That's it. I don't have money for insurance. Since I am in school, my parents plan will cover me until I graduate. Were I not so fortunate, I wouldn't have coverage. Period. There is no chance." Listen, a kid your age is only going to need about $100 to $150 per month for health insurance. The young are the least expensive to insure, yet you say they are the ones who have it worst. It's amazing how the Hispanic bus boys in my area ride a bike to the restaurant while all the white waiters and bartenders drive a car. In order to give up your car, which I'm sure you would agree is less important than your health, you would need to arrange to live closer to work and school, or leave the house earlier. There is certainly a chance of accomplishing that. Others take on more roommates to reduce their rent. After all, health care is certainly more important that roomy living quarters. There's another chance to save. Many students simply live at home while attending school. There's another chance to save on both food and rent. Finally, health insurance is definitely more important than you finishing school a year earlier, so working more hours and taking fewer units is also an option. There's another chance to save. We're only talking around a $100 per month here. I spent more than that in beer each week in college, but I still paid my $50 per month for health insurance (about half what it is today). When you say "there is no chance" you are really saying there is no chance you are going to behave as though health care is the priority you say it is. Instead you will sit and hope (or vote) that the government will come to your rescue. If you want to see a man's priorities, look where he spends his money and his time. There is little difference between the two (money and time) since they are each interchangeable for one another. Your behavior and spending habits suggest health insurance is NOT a priority for you. If health care were really your next priority behind food, clothing, and shelter (all of which are also expensive and not provided universally by some government plan) your behavior would indicate it. NOW LETS TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR CURRENT BUDGET AND SEE HOW WE CAN TWEAK IT SO YOUR EXPENSES WILL BE CONGRUENT WITH THE PRIORITIES YOU CLAIM TO HAVE: "I made 1200 dollars this month. I need food for the month - $250 I need to pay my rent - $550 I need to buy gas for the month - $180 I need to pay for my phone and internet - $100 (I need internet. Im going to school and already dont have cable) I need to pay my car insurance - $120 Total: $1200 Point: Where am I gunna get the extra $200 for my insurance?" TRY THIS: $1400 per month income (extra shifts at work and fewer units at school-- or find the time elsewhere). $300 rent (take on another roommate) $250 food (assuming your appetite doesn't increase with all the exercise you will be getting) $00 car payment (get rid of the car and get a bike) $00 car insurance (no more car to insure) $80 bus fare and air for your bike tires $100 internet/cable (I guess it's a necessity these days) $250 the most luxurious health care plan you can find (all the bells and whistles with no co-pays or deductibles) Total: $980 When your lifestyle and spending plan are congruent with your values you will actually be able to SAVE $420 PER MONTH! You can use that money on booze, women and other fun stuff, or buy a few of your roommates health insurance. But if you take a look at THEIR spending habits you'll probably find they don't need your (or the tax payers') help either. Now you know why true conservatives often think of liberals as unresourceful whiners. It's insulting when you ask the tax payers to give up their time and money for services you SAY are critical, while at the same time you are unwilling to sacrifice your own time, money or lifestyle to obtain such services for yourself.