OF posted this on the Insuarance and Medicare board, and I feel it shouldn't be lost in all the posts:
COMPARISON PRIVATIZATION VERSUS SINGLE PAYER HEATH CARE
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ITEM
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PRIVATIZATION
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SINGLE PAYER
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For Profit
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Yes
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No
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Dividend to Stockholders
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Yes
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No
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Excessive CEO Compensation
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Yes
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No
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Direct Advertising for "Choice"
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Yes
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No
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Fees to use AARP name
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Yes
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No
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Lobbyist Expenses
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Yes
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No
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Commissions
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Yes
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No
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Political Contributions
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Yes
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No
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Interest Expense
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Yes
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No
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Misc. Corporate Expense (Legal etc.)
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Yes
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No
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