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> And the health care bill is huge for potential entrepreneurs; one of the major disincentives to quitting your job is the lack of health insurance.

Oh really? It's not a problem for many married folk with employed spouses. It isn't a problem for 20 year olds who can put <$100 month towards it (aka much less than rent). It isn't even a problem for 50 year olds.

Yes, there are a small number of people who have pre-existing conditions, but that's a problem only if they let their coverage lapse. (No, you can't be turned down for pre-existing conditions if you've kept up your coverage.)




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