[DrScump]

  I don't think anyone disagrees that single payer requires higher taxes than we currently pay

I disagree, in the sense that I don't take that as a given. Remember, all of the current inefficiencies in and profits for the carriers go away and are instead fed directly into the system of care.

The first problem is, how could the government simply take over? Eminent Domain? Constitutional amendment?

[xienze]

> I disagree, in the sense that I don't take that as a given.

Well it depends who you're talking to. If you're poor, the impact on your income tax will be nothing. If you're like me, i.e. you have a fantastic employer plan with an annual premium amounting to ~4% of your annual salary, then you can bet your ass you'll be paying more in taxes and getting a worse product to boot.

[SilasX]

True, but the parent was speaking specifically to taxes alone, while your reply is referring to a different claim, about taxes plus healthcare costs.