Health Care Debate

I haven't followed the health care debate that much because I do not care for it. I would like to know some people views on it if they researched on it or not. So the government is going to sponsor a health plan similar to Medicare, so the price would go down...? Republicans are scared to support this plan because they like their own plans right now and are scared to switch to the low government option plan. CNN says there are 46 million Americans right now without health insurance. Some people are asking if there should be a law requiring health insurance. I don't think there should be a law. Health care is kind of a civil liberty, so the area is shades of gray to debate. If there was a law to have health care, there would be penalties if you do not have it. I believe there should be a plan for people who do not have health insurance and want it or for people who want a low costing one, but I do not want it to affect small businesses or other insurance companies. I think it will kill small business owners and kill jobs. CNN says one bill proposed by House Democrats would tax the rich for its health care overhaul. The tax would kick in for individuals making $280,000 or more families making $350,000 or more. House Speaker said recently that it might change and they might make it for families making $500,000 or $1 million. The plan seems okay for people who cannot afford it and for people who do not have health insurance, but there is a lot to talk about on this.