Logic is lacking

A perusal through Friday’s health care coverage casts a light on the true problem facing our nation.

One woman states that tort reform will curb the rising costs of health care. Yes, malpractice insurance premiums have increased significantly over the years. However, insurance payouts for malpractice incidents have remained at a constant level or have even declined over the past 20 years. Malpractice insurance companies now charge more while paying out less. Why is this?

A 67-year-old man wants the government not to interfere with his government-run Medicare. Where does one begin?

Lastly, a headline proclaims, “As fears of reform grow, public’s support drops.” Part of the evidence: Only 49 percent of those polled think that Obama will be able to “spearhead significant improvements in the system” – a drop of 20 percentage points from when he first took office. How is this a “fear of reform,” or a drop of support?

The ease of herding via ideology and emotion has again trumped difficult, logical problem-solving. Not good for our nation’s survival.

Maybe we could teach logic in elementary school. Although, I’m sure we would see the same cast of characters fight this proposal as well.

John Griffith

Spokane