" I second the call for tort reform and interstate insurance competition. Healthcare is yet another example of Big Government types messing something up, and then using the mess as a pretext for growing the government further. "

" If this bill should passed I hope it has mandatory drug testing for those who think this will really work. Wake up this is a joke this has nothing to do with healthcare. If this was the greatest thing since sliced bread then why are the politicians not opting to join? "

" This bill should die ASAP I'm a U.S. citizen living in Canada and the socialized medicine here is very different from what we as Americans are used to. When the government gets involved, it's not good. You can't call a specialist if you want one. Do you want to see a dermatologist? You have to go to your family physician first --- if you can find one! Not all doctors take new patients! Your family doctor will then get you a referral to a specialist. That can take months. You have no control as to WHEN you can see the specialist. The specialist will call you WHEN HE/SHE is available to see you. This is not what we should do to the U.S. system. Individual free choice is not an option under the Canadian system. I know because for 9 years I have lived under this system. This proposed healthcare bill sounds much too similar to what we have in Canada. It's not what you should be wanting as Americans. "

" The bill does offer serious solutions to research, medicare, freedom of choice, the budget, and the credibility of the entire congress. It destroys all of them. "

" Baloney, pure and simple. All of the purported benefits assume some very unlikely outcomes after the bill becomes law (which it won't). Seniors will go to the statehouse with pitchforks and torches if Christie doesn't have New Jersey "opt out" of the "public option" (a misnomer, since once the private insurance carriers bail out of the market, there won't be any "options" anymore).

The Federal Government could not run Cash for Clunkers without screwing it up...why would anyone want them messing with our health care options? We will have LESS choice, not more!

Keep your change! "

" This Bill is a huge Mistake. Why should we trust our government to run our heathcare. We can reduce costs by making small changes to our current system. Tort Reform and Cross State lines for competition. This worked recently in NJ to lower car insurance costs. "

" A mandate to buy health insurance without a strong public option is a gold mine for insurance companies. Delaying implementation 3-4 years gives them ample time to influence state elections with millions of dollars to protect their interests.
Sure looks like politics as usual, the rich get richer....... "

" Tax cosmetic surgery if you must-- I'll still have a waiting list for the perfect nose. "