Posted by steven harnack, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 11:40 amCan someone explain to me why a public option would not make money? The cons say it would be unfair competition for the private sector so why wouldn't it pay for itself? The opposition seems to contradict itself consistently.
Posted by duh, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:19 pmBecause a subsidized program would not survive in a real market. It will 'pay for itself' with your tax dollars. Real companies do not get free money. It's like you and I competing in a 1 mile foot race, only I get to drive a car.
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Posted by steven harnack, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 11:40 am Can someone explain to me why a public option would not make money? The cons say it would be unfair competition for the private sector so why wouldn't it pay for itself? The opposition seems to contradict itself consistently.
Posted by duh, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:19 pm Because a subsidized program would not survive in a real market. It will 'pay for itself' with your tax dollars. Real companies do not get free money. It's like you and I competing in a 1 mile foot race, only I get to drive a car.
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