I've been thinking...

With the healthcare bill now to the point of debate, I am afraid that something will eventually pass.
what does that mean for you and me?
I think that on one hand, regardless of what is in the bill, we are giving too much power to the government. Right now, the honesty and good intentions of the countries political leaders are up for debate. What if some who have definate, dishonest or evil intentions for the American people gain control? Suppose one of the dictators we often see in the newsreels is the example for our leader? Just imagine the power over each of us and our families he would have. And, we gave it to him. Keeping more of our lives separate and our own makes more sense.
Here is another thing to think about, how will any healthcare company compete with our government backed system? If it doesn't have enough subscribers, just penalize those who aren't joining...if you aren't making enough money, cut benefits or print more money...there is no way for the private sector to win.
Something that really concerns me is this: let's suppose something passes. Now we are all being taxed, paying premiums, and maybe getting benefits or maybe just waiting for benefits. What if it comes to the point that we decide WE JUST DON'T WANT IT at all. Then what? How do we reverse it? The politicians who we elected are not listening now, what makes us think they will listen later when we know that WE DON'T WANT IT the healthcare system they created. Then what?
How about doing a 6 month trial...or even a year long trial. Then putting it on the ballot for the entire nation to vote on. (Even that may have inherent problems. If people who are getting benefits for the first time in their lives and don't have to do anything to get them I can't imagine them voting against it. We could lose that vote too.) Oh, well, food for thought!