re: Why does the healthcare debate essentially revolve around like 4% of Americans?

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You do realize that 4% of Americans is about 13 million people? Also that people are rarely alone but are in families. So often, those 13 million have parents, sons, and daughters willing to go bankrupt for them, so you have to multiply that number by 2 or 3 to see the total number affected.

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Let's see what you think when it's your parent or child who is sick.

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...because 50% of the population are governed by their emotions rather than rational thought. So, the argument is effective.

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