In this column John Stossel reflects on the sheer arrogance of politicians in thinking that they can reinvent the nation’s health care system at all — much less do so in the short time span they’re planning to allow for consideration of the Obamacare bill.

A good historical parallel is the Bolshevik takeover of Russia. The communist zealots who suddenly found themselves in control had the same arrogance that our politicians do. They had no idea about the long-run consequences, but didn’t really care. They had an agenda to fulfill and it had to be done immediately!