Anyone know enough about it to venture an opinion?

I know enough to say it sucks that we're once again going to mortgage the paychecks of future generations in order to take care of those who are spending more than they ever put into the system.

IMHO, SS and Medicare are Ponzi schemes and this merely adds another tip to the pyramid.

once again...being old and being DEAD when shit hits the fan is not that bad, concidering the alternatives...
;-))

I'm a major shareholder in a healthcare company and when I tell you the system is broken, corrupt, bloated, overworked, understaffed, etc. that's putting it mildly.

Its very profitable though if you're on the right side of the fence.

:groucho:

It's just the next step toward socialized medicine.

the only security you can depend on in life is that which you provide for yourself.