Here, we discuss the question of whether there would be a relevant cost in starting a government insurance policy. In order to keep the focus (and possibly end this subdebate sooner), I would ask that we avoid discussing where this money would come from (subsidies, etc).
elshizzo stated:
"The cost of starting it is relevant, but I believe the cost is so small compared to other costs that we are dealing with, that it becomes almost irrelevant. Since David brought up the cost as issue, I think it should be his prerogative to show evidence that it would be extremely expensive to start up the program. It might be in one of the bills about to be voted on in congress in fact."
So, David, if I understood you correctly, you stated that any small amount of money violates your principles, so the amount here is irrelevant to you. However, it seems relevant to elshizzo, so I think we should see how well we can address this, so we're at least clear where we all stand. Again, questions of sources of money and principles, I will address elsewhere.
David, what's your position here?