Amen Nasser. SpeedSteamBoat, it's not about totally eliminating the choice of private insurance... but the Congressional Budget Office says that under the newly passed HR, a government-sponsored option will be available and it's expected to be "roughly 10% less expensive than a comparable private plan." Oh, wow! Because 10% off way too much is still... way too much. Some people say that the recently passed bill is a "step in the right direction" towards single-payer, but I just don't know if I feel that way. It's ***** retarded that single-payer isn't an issue being discussed front and center in this push for healthcare reform. The House didn't even discuss it, despite HR 676 having 90 co-sponsors. Meh. Save money, provide better care, and cover more people... :/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_system#Cr ...