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Totally agree.

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I watched Obama's speech last night and I totally support his ideas for reform.  I have good insurance through my employer but I work for a small business and I know how much the total premiums are.  The total premiums for myself, my wife and son are close to $20,000 per year.  I only pay 20% but if I lose my job I can not afford health care.  To put it in perspective, the mortgage including taxes and insurance on my SE Portland home is only $12,000 per year.

Health care is currently rationed by insurers for profit.  The opposition guest today is infuriating.  All he has is misinformation and propoganda.

We must reform health care now!!

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