On one hand I applaud Mr. Obama on the drive and energy he is putting forward to “get something done” in Washington around health care.   I think to get things done the furnace has to be stoked and the heat turned up on Congress to work through the issues diligently to a greater good.  I think this is a good tactic. 

I also applaud Mr. Obama for his stated principles for providing health care to Americans.  Better product, lower cost, everybody covered, portability, if you like what you have you can keep it, etc. 

The problem is what is coming out of the other end of the sausage grinder.  And this is where the American public needs to be on their toes.  The reality is that what has come out of the House of Representatives thus far, does not achieve the goals of the stated principles.  And while the Senate package seems to be a little closer to the mark, neither is in the ballpark yet.   For those individuals with health savings accounts with high deductible health plans, who are taking responsibility for their well being, you really should get wired into the debate if you are not already because current proposals do not enhance your ability to take care of yourself and family. 

There is an enormous distance to travel before this deal is done and we, as Americans, need to do our job and keep the pressure on our politicians.  Otherwise we can expect extraordinary pain with very little, if any gain.

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