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Eliminating Misinformation about Health Care in America

Most Americans know more “things that ain’t so” about the U.S. Health Care System than any other subject. Economist Tsung-Mei Cheng’s tongue-in-cheek The Universal Law of Health Care Systems sheds some light on this anomaly: 1) No matter how good the health care is in a particular country, people will complain about it; 2) No matter how much money is spent on health care, the doctors and hospitals will argue that it’s not enough; and 3) The last reform failed.

Whether one likes the new health care law – or wants it repealed, knowing the following ten “things that are so” could help bridge this misinformation gap:
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So Where’s Chi Newman?

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Prior to JustOneOpinion.com's extended hiatus in 2011, Chi Newman was one of our regular contributors. Several of her unique and very personal articles became reader favorites. She doesn't focus on politics or religion, but rather on far more … [Continue reading]

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President Obama takes a stand

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I got an email from President Obama today. That's not unusual for me - I often get several dozen every week. I'm on his campaign mailing list (I donated a few bucks a couple of times), so I get messages from his staff, Michelle Obama, his campaign … [Continue reading]

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Is Romney too rich?

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There is no question that Mitt Romney is rich. If you had any doubts before, by now you know that Romney is very wealthy because he's freely admitted it (and even bragged about it) many times. There's nothing wrong with being rich. Most Americans … [Continue reading]

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Have the Republicans Guaranteed Obama’s Re-election?

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Whether you get your news from cable TV or from major newspapers, by now you’ve noticed that most political commentators agree that the presidential election is effectively over. The consensus is that Barack Obama will win easily against a badly … [Continue reading]

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Mitt Romney and Health Insurance

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Mitt Romney has a long history of involvement with government mandated health insurance. He likes to brag that the reason his Massachusetts' health plan works so well was the fact that "everyone had to have insurance. " Anyone who ignored the law or … [Continue reading]

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Liberty & Freedom vs. Sanctity of Life

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All of the remaining Republican presidential candidates have repeatedly emphasized that they believe in the "sanctity of life." They claim to believe in it so strongly that if elected President in 2012 they will actually take steps to overthrow Roe … [Continue reading]

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