I have known several people who, when diagnosed with terminal illnesses, neglected to seek further medical treatment. In the first place, some people accept the fact that death is inevitable. And though many people have failed to understand why some make these decisions, I have always understood. Health care in America is expensive and complicated. And as far as I'm concerned, the medical profession and the insurance companies are totally out of control.
Health care reform opponents need a reality check
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 11:15 a.m. CDT, Thursday, September 3, 2009
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