Originally Posted by deerekid

IMHO most people want somebody else to pay the bill. Recent example? A co-worker fell at home and shattered his heel. Our employer coverage is a 70/30 HMO plan. This man chose not to purchase disability insurance and has the luxury of not paying a dime for his coverage because the employer covers his monthly premium. He just brought me paperwork for gov't assistance to cover the 30% that our insurance doesn't cover, along w/ his $2500 deductible.

When I explained that his coverage was still in effect, I was told, "Yeah, but they don't pay the 30% or the deductible." WTH was he expecting? So as a taxpayer, I'm supposed to pick that up?

This country is getting exactly what it deserves right now. We are a nation of lazy, irresponsible and immoral souls. At this point, I hope the very people who are clamoring for gov't healthcare get it. They deserve nothing less.