Good stuff, Russ...

I have to imagine the current "anti-gov't." attitude being advanced by many on the right, especially the media, makes it more difficult not less, to pursue more aggressive regulations. "Regulations" is code for big/intrusive gov't. who secretly desire the most socialized state possible.

I must say, why can't the "free market" sort this out? Enough people die wrongly or too early, won't people stop patronizing the poor performing facilities? Of course they will. What are we? Stupid? Do we really need more government?

Pretty soon the Gov't. will be telling us what medicines are best for us, what therapies are the most efficient, etc. Rationing and Death Panels are surely just round the bend.

Would you please show where in the Federal/State Constitutions where it says the Gov't. has the right and or duty to legislate ANY of this?

Thanks!

(Please note that my tongue is firmly planted in my cheek...)