A QUESTION FOR CONGRESS.

Here are some real questions from a good friend, not only for our Congressman, Carney, but for all of the members.

Hey Tim,

Do me a favor when your at this meeting on monday. try to ask Carney the following questions if you could squeeze these in.

1.People don't neccessarily want a new healthcare program as much as we want healthcare costs overhauled and justified. the cost of aspirin from the hospital $8.00 per tablet. $2500.00 for a cat scan. etc.

2.How is raising the taxes to pay for the program an answer when we can't afford what we pay now. No one salaries have gone up in relation to how fast inflation is hitting everyone in this economy.

3.Everyone is affraid it is going to be a "pool" system as to what and who gets treated. Perhaps if the healthcare industry was regulated a little better or more than it is, that might help alleviate cost concerns. The coverage didn't seem to be as poor before congress passed the bill that all workers are required by law to have healthcare insurance. I realize that this was done so companies would supply benifits to their employees, but companies have found the cheapest and least coverage to save money and are hurting the employee.

4.How can the gov. guarantee that the administrators of this new lan are not going to play"God"? This seems to be the biggest concern especially if someone has a life threating disease. what is the criteria that needs to be met in order to get coverage? Age, race, male, female, etc.

I know these seem ridiculous but what has been put on papers for years has been subject to interpretation. Isn't that why we have the supreme court, to interpret laws.

5. Why is does healthcare reform need to be 1000 pages long that only a Philadelphia lawyer can figure out. Once again, by trying to be politically correct, we've managed to offend everyone.

As I recall, healthcare reform has been an on going quandy for the folks in Washington. Former President Clinton ran on that platform for his first term. Mrs. Clinton was suppose to fix it. I don't recall her doing much about it and that was 17 years ago!

Thanks, And please don't get arrested!!!