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In article <1994Sep27.230425.19276@montagar.com> davidc@montagar.com (David L. Cathey) writes:
>In article <1994Sep27.064339.3341@hounix.org>, curtisr@hounix.org (Curtis Rendon) writes:
>> the 3% cost I quoted was from a previous poster, who claimed it was his
>> deduction. I found it to be a
>> highly unlikely rate, unless he was somone who actually pegged the top
>> tax rate pretty hard. (and we all kow those types don't lower themselves
>> to use a keyboard)
>
>	Well, I do use a keyboard, I'm not pegged at the top tax rate, and
>the rate is a percentage of my AGI (not gross income).

Funny how telling the truth is now grounds to be insulted.  I'd suggest
that Curtis get out the tax schedules and actually go read them.  I'd also
suggest that anyone who thinks that "AGI" isn't "gross income" also get
out those tax tables -- the higher your income, the closer it gets to your
AGI.  The government is kind enough to remove all of those deductions just
because you dare to be successful.

>	Now, I can get that low rate because I don't buy "premium" insurance
>into an HMO that covers everything.  I keep deductibles high enough based
>on what I feel I can afford to pay out-of-pocket.  Most medical CARE I
>_do_ pay out of pocket, which frees me to see _any_ doctor I want, and if
>they are "too busy" I go somewhere else if I feel I need to.

This hits the nail on the head -- people who are opposed to "basic health
insurance" usually think it is better if you pay .9% of your gross for
dental instead of $65 twice a year for checkups.  Of all the fillings in
my mouth (and there are quite a few ;-), the "best" ones are the ones I
paid for myself.  I ask the dentist how good the technology is, and how
long I can expect the filling to last.

>	As John Haugh mentioned, basic insurance is relatively inexpensive,
>and available for just under $50/month.

My quote was about $30, which while less than $50/month is also below
$40/month.

>> Basically he seemed to have no connection to reality in the workplace.
>
>	Lack of your belief is not a sign I'm not connected to reality.

It's also not a sign that Curtis is right ;-)
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