The health care issue can be related to buying a car. I need a new car; cant get to work or to the store or drive my kids to school. My current car isnt dependable, is more expensive to maintain. Clearly theres a need.
Ive a budget and I have too much debt and I cant spend more. Maybe there is some cheap financing, but Im positive the wife wont let me add a new mortgage, dip into the kids education fund or closing my 401(k).
On the car lot, I tell the salesperson what I am looking for and disclose my budget. The salesperson glad-hands me and shows me his lot special.
It isnt what Im looking for; too many features and way too much money. He insists we have special financing and we really want you to have the special.
I protest and the sales manager shows up and repeats the mantra, adding he will make this happen, heck or high water.
I protest again and the dealership owner comes and repeats he can make this happen and I can drive it home today.
He shows me numbers that dont make sense and he wont explain the details. He says lets make this deal now. The conversation gets louder, less friendly. Im insulted, my needs and wants are no longer important and I no longer trust anyone talking to me.
Should my car buying experience be so similar to our nation buying health care reform? Maybe a tune- up rather than a new car?
I robbed this from the local paper editorial. :)
Ive a budget and I have too much debt and I cant spend more. Maybe there is some cheap financing, but Im positive the wife wont let me add a new mortgage, dip into the kids education fund or closing my 401(k).
On the car lot, I tell the salesperson what I am looking for and disclose my budget. The salesperson glad-hands me and shows me his lot special.
It isnt what Im looking for; too many features and way too much money. He insists we have special financing and we really want you to have the special.
I protest and the sales manager shows up and repeats the mantra, adding he will make this happen, heck or high water.
I protest again and the dealership owner comes and repeats he can make this happen and I can drive it home today.
He shows me numbers that dont make sense and he wont explain the details. He says lets make this deal now. The conversation gets louder, less friendly. Im insulted, my needs and wants are no longer important and I no longer trust anyone talking to me.
Should my car buying experience be so similar to our nation buying health care reform? Maybe a tune- up rather than a new car?
I robbed this from the local paper editorial. :)
