As usual, Paul Krugman foams over in his efforts at promoting a socialistic plan that many Americans want nothing to do with. In this letter to the editor, Don Boudreaux takes him to task.
Editor, The New York Times
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
To the Editor:
Paul Krugman writes as if distortions, exaggerations, and lies issue
only from opponents of Obamacare (“Republican Death Trip,” August 14).
He’s wrong. Let’s look at Moveon.org. According to that pro-Obamacare
website, “Right now, big corporations decide whether to give you
coverage, what doctors you get to see, and whether a particular
procedure or medicine is coveredhat is rationed care. And a big part
of reform is to stop that.”
Talk about a distortion!
In fact, right now corporations offer a range of coverage options to
sell to you. You’re free to buy or not to buy. “Big corporations” no
more decide whether to give you coverage any more than “big
corporations” decide whether to “give” you a flat-screen t.v. or what
t.v. is most suitable for you. It’s your choice. Unfortunately, the
range of coverage choices is restricted by GOVERNMENT mandates that
require that all policies cover certain medical conditions, and
restricted further by GOVERNMENT-imposed limitations on interstate
competition among health insurers.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Boudreaux
Chairman, Department of Economics
George Mason University
