It would appear that if you are rich enough, you are above the law. Otherwise, why is this not being prosecuted?
We citizens are tired. We need money out of politics. We need the Amendment that prohibits equating money with speech.
AFP is one extreme example of the malignancies invading the American body politic. This nation for all its flaws and all its faults, was not designed nor meant to be a reactionary plutocracy. It is a creature of the Enlightenment and it was intended to usher in a new age for humankind. Some progress has been made, but far more needs to be done. In addition, we must be alert to secure the gains we have made. AFP is a force directly contrary to the foundational principles and purposes of our nation.
Anyone that thinks turning over insurance coverage for 70 and 80+ year olds to for profit insurance companies for hospitalization coverage is naive. They will structure the plans to provide skimpy coverage with as many exclusions as they can, especially if the ACA consumer protections are lost if that legislation is repealed. Their for profit model will ensure that they will seek ways to either deny coverage when needed through pre-existing condition clauses or by throwing up red tape until the patient dies or gives up. There is no way any voucher plan would provide the same coverage that is now available under Medicare. Worse yet, the Republicans will be creating a two tiered system to garner support among current tea party seniors - who are secure in voting for gutting the program for future retirees as long as their benefits are left intact.
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