Why should someone be charged more money for something because they happen to make more money? Isnt that a form of discrimination?


DS [/b][/quote]No descrimination at all. They control 95 % of the wealth in the country. They shouldn't get more benefits just because they have the money.

I personally wish it was cheap or free for everyone, but if this can't happen, than the rich should be charged more so that the lower and middle classes can have cheaper prices.

And JG, you lost me. I would've made this post whether she was white, black, brown, or pink. :p The point is that there was a person who had to be an outrageous amount of money for a bottle of pills.

So, Pat, what do you consider rich? My husband and I fall into a rather high category when compared to the rest of the nation. Considering the higher cost of housing, property and income taxes in the Northeast, we are definitely NOT rich. Should I have to pay for someone else's medicine?? And why should I, even if I were rich? My husband and I work very, very hard for what we have. Why should I have to subsidize someone else (that is, more than we already do)? I have every right to keep every damn penny that I earn.

Like I said, I don't know what the solution is, but if it means that I end up subsidizing someone else and receiving little or no assistance myself, then NO.

"Go ahead, be a capitalist, like your father!"

"Spoiled Guinea Brat." :p

"You touch my sister's money again, and I'll kill ya!"


Don Cardi

Hey, SB - I need a new computer, can you help me pay for it? Thanks!!

I don't know what the solution is, either, but I think "the rich" and the working stiffs alike are helping to subsidize just about everything for those who can't afford basic necessities for whatever reason. That's how it's always been; it's called taxes. But it's still a huge problem, because so many people simply cannot afford a health plan or full-priced meds.

Ideally, of course, we'd all have affordable health and prescription plans. As an individual, I freakin' pay over $400/month for my health plan that I hardly ever use. I could lease a Mercedes for less than that.

As for that woman you mentioned as your example, we don't know her situation, or what the medication was for - or even who it was for. A friend of mine, who had brain surgery a couple years ago, told me that her meds alone add up to like $600/month. She can't afford it, so racks up debt. I don't know how she could otherwise do it as probably no insurance carrier would take her cuz of that.... and she used to work for an insurance company before going on disability!!

Spoiled Guinea Brat!! And me cleaning soda off the ceiling!!

Tell me about it! If I told you what my health insurance cost me every month, you'd lose your mind! It's just outrageous.


Don Cardi

JG, if I buy from one of your sponsors, would that help pay for your computer? :p

Well, I have to tell you, I am sick of being one of the "haves" and paying for the "have nots". Considering that my taxes have gone up over 50% since I bought this house 9 years ago, but my salary certainly hasn't, how are we supposed to keep paying and paying? And not to mention how much our insurance premiums and copays have increased!! It's obscene. And now with the price of gasoline and heating costs?! It's infuriating!