[darth_avocado]

Why is government directly engaging in commerce such a controversial topic. The government already does it in various forms: VA hospitals, Medicare price negotiations, government subsidies in agriculture, owning 10% of Intel etc.

[philipallstar]

I wouldn't argue that the US healthcare system is so good that no market distortion can be detected from its current structure.

[asdff]

>Charges $100 for a tylenol because insurance or medicare will blindly pay for it

Yup no distortions here just good old fashion free market!

[philipallstar]

Indeed.