re: #144 iceweasel

Which is exactly why the reform isn’t only about providing insurance to the many who are uninsured, but also targeting the under-insured.

Part of that means no more exclusion for pre-existing conditions, and no more slipping out by insurance companies finding ways to deny coverage to those who are allegedly ‘covered’.

i’m for all of that. at the same time, if i understand some of the proposals correctly, i may not be rewarded for my attempts to stay in good shape.

the really really really tough part is that while i don’t mind paying higher premiums to help us afford coverage for people with unfortunate conditions (leukemia…multiple sclerosis…etc), i sorta mind paying higher premiums to help smokers afford coverage.

what really puts my boxers in a twist is wondering how to make a consistent and fair distinction between “unfortunate condition” and “of course you’re sick, you idiot, you smoke and haven’t exercised since you were 13”. so i fully admit that i’m probably getting waaay too picky…