Re: “ ,” May 22 Krista Kafer column.
Krista Kafer leaves out an important piece of information in her anti-Amendment 69 column: the increasing need and demand for health care within a rising population of people who can’t afford pricey full coverage or high-deductible insurance premiums.
At least the Affordable Care Act gave us coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. Do you think the health care industry would be willing to do that without a mandate? Not a chance. If you think the removal of regulations and the ACA will provide more competition and lower fees, think again. We’re talking about a for-profit industry whose formularies charge $1.50 for two aspirin — and itap going to suddenly become less motivated by profit? Highly unlikely.
The bottom line is that as our state’s population continues to grow, there will be more demands on our health care system. There will inevitably be longer lines and escalating prices, as is the case everywhere — in national parks, restaurants, museums, etc.
And I’ve never known a Canadian who doesn’t love their health care system.
Jeannie Dunham, Denver
This letter was published in the May 29 edition.
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