Healthcare progress

While Federal healthcare reform is unlikely to be attainable in the near future, it is great to see actual steps forward on the issue today, in Massachusetts (as opposed to Maryland's fantastic Wal-Mart law earlier this year, which I commented on here).

I am, of course, talking about a bill just hammered out that will come to as close to universal coverage as it gets. The plan is complex, but after skimming over it, it might just accomplish its goals at minimal costs—something the U.S. has yet to figure out.

Honestly, this is socialism I can get behind. Economically, I think markets have failed miserably at providing efficient health care in the U.S. On top of that, there is definitely a moral imperative to provide basic healthcare to citizens of this country. Right now that is not being accomplished. Bravo to Massachusetts for trying something new.

-Mr. Alec