tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806884.post7635066133914837964..comments2023-10-31T03:18:26.963-07:00Comments on Great Guys Weblog: Universal Seduction and DistractionBrethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15063508651955739056noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806884.post-45822518729564904482007-08-08T15:55:00.000-07:002007-08-08T15:55:00.000-07:00I'll agree that given the approach that those call...I'll agree that given the approach that those calling for universal coverage want to take, that universal coverage will be much worse than a distraction.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't have a problem with certain types of universal coverage if the definition of universal just means "everybody" as opposed to "complete coverage for everybody". In other words, I think that it wouldn't necessarily be a problem for the government to provide universal catastrophic coverage if that coverage was limited to various recoverable maladies (so as not to cover the very expensive and fruitless end-of-life heroic efforts).<BR/><BR/>I also tentatively agree with oroborous regarding eliminating tax breaks for health care insurance. Unfortunately, in the near term, it would essentially amount to a huge cut in compensation (or increase in taxes) for a substantial portion of the population, so it probably ought to be phased out slowly to avoid adversely affecting the economy.Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063508651955739056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806884.post-88055464861713139212007-08-08T14:07:00.000-07:002007-08-08T14:07:00.000-07:00I'd like to see an end to both tax deductions for ...I'd like to see an end to both tax deductions for health insurance premiums, and for mortgage interest.<BR/><BR/>If we want to foster health coverage and home ownership, tax credits to low-income wage-earners seems like a better policy.Oroboroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01710250012500728430noreply@blogger.com