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it would be nice for those supporting single payer to first describe exactly how the funding would work. Instead of trying to hide it under a mismash of taxes,
by dmh2000 9y ago
it would be nice for those supporting single payer to first describe exactly how the funding would work. Instead of trying to hide it under a mismash of taxes, like Obamacare, just come out and say (for example), there will be a X% tax added to FICA, where the employee will pay 1/2 and employer pay 1/2. Or a VAT tax. Or whatever. Just come out and say what it will cost instead and how it will be funded. Instead its always about the benefits while avoiding any mention of new tax.
just be honest about it.
- jernfrost 9y agoThat seems to be a problem in the US, that people are so afraid of talking about taxes. It should be hard to be honest about it though, as one can make a calculation about how much people pay out of pocket and through company provided health care today, and compare this to how much it would cost in taxes instead. I would probably have used VAT for this.
- WalterSear 9y agoThe word's been weaponized by the right.
- r00fus 9y agoit's because "honestly talking" would require the dreaded word: Taxes which has been demonized by the media and reactionary conservatives. The well has been poisoned, so discussion will be heated and no actual policy can be discussed.