What is Ron Paul's answer to the healthcare crisis in America?

Question

I like what Paul has to say but I was listening to a speech he made the other day and when he started talking about healthcare it sounded like mumbo jumbo. I couldn't decide if he was talking out of both sides of his mouth or not on this issue. Can you clarify it?

Jessica........Thanks for clarifying his stance for me. All that sounds good and all but how will this be accomplished if he does away with the IRS. We won't be able to take those deductions. Is he lying or what?

Answer 1

Sometimes my boy just kinda goes off the tracks doesn't he? You just gotta slap him in the back of his head, just to get him back on track.


Dr Paul is a Libertarian in Republican clothing I'm sure he is against a federal government controlling our health.

Answer 2

OK.. I've answered your 2 other questions regarding Ron Paul's position on healthcare. I assume you are a liberal democrat, so I can understand why you are confused or think that Ron Paul is lying.

Ron Paul is a conservative libertarian. That means he is neither a neo-con nor a liberal. Many of his ideas sound strange or alien because you don't understand the philosophy of libertarians or true conservatives. Ron Paul, being a conservative libertarian, will look at healthcare crisis from a different perspective as compared to a liberal or a neo-con. His view is to reduce the burden of healthcare on both the people and the government. He is a doctor, and he understands the healthcare crisis. But he sees it from a different point of view. He does not cater to the liberal view of healthcare, which is to give Universal Healthcare or 'free' healthcare to everyone. He sees that the burden is real, and the way to do that is to reduce the burden, not by shifting the burden from Peter to Paul, but to reduce both Peter's and Paul's burden. And the way to do it, according to his philosophy, is to allow tax deductions for all healthcare expenses. This way, the government is not burdened with more entitlement programs, and the average tax-payer can reduce the amount of taxes he has to pay.

Edit: as far as IRS and tax deductions go, the IRS isn't going to go away that quickly, no matter how hard Ron Paul tries (because he will have to pass it by congress), and you can still get healthcare deductions from state income taxes even if federal income taxes are gone forever.

Answer 3

No he is not talking out both sides of his mouth, What most people do not understand is that if really had free market, things would not be as expensive...ie...health care...not to mention if we change our foreign policies we would have a lot more money and the IRS would not have to tax our income...we would still have other taxes because the other taxes such as road tax and sales tax..would more than likely go up but that is understandable and fine with me...I do not mind paying for what "I" use, I resent it very much that the government thinks it is their right to use my money on things I do not agree with. ie...wellfare...abortions...bridges to nowhere!

Answer 4

i've never heard him asked this question at any debate but his a fundemental conservative and his stand would be that he don't believe its the government job to decide things like this and take care of people from cradle to grave.and if unversal healthcare should ever come around it should be a state issue and not federal government

Answer 5

Let the free market take care of it. He waffles on a lot of issues, that's why he tries to run a one issue campaign. Take a closer look at him. His war position is what makes him popular but on almost everything else and I even include foreign policy while I also was and still am against the Iraq war, he's very anti social.


The Ron Paul revolution is very much an anti revolution if I ever saw one. Is another fundamentalist Christean who prefers other tactics really change?

Answer 6

The only health care crisis in America is that people would rather buy that new tv, keep their cable on, buy a new car, get a cellphone, ect... then pay for "health care".

Answer 7

This sums it up better than I can:
http://www.ronpaullibrary.org/document.p...

Health care should not be left up to HMOs, big drug companies, and government bureaucrats.

It is time to take back our health care. This is why I support:

Making all medical expenses tax deductible.
Eliminating federal regulations that discourage small businesses from providing coverage.
Giving doctors the freedom to collectively negotiate with insurance companies and drive down the cost of medical care.
Making every American eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), and removing the requirement that individuals must obtain a high-deductible insurance policy before opening an HSA.
Reform licensure requirements so that pharmacists and nurses can perform some basic functions to increase access to care and lower costs.

Additional bills he sponsored:
(They reduce health care costs)

HR 3075 provides truly comprehensive health care reform by allowing families to claim a tax credit for the rising cost of health insurance premiums. With many families now spending close to $1000 or even more for their monthly premiums, they need real tax relief-- including a dollar-for-dollar credit for every cent they spend on health care premiums-- to make medical care more affordable.

HR 3076 is specifically designed to address the medical malpractice crisis that threatens to drive thousands of American doctors- especially obstetricians- out of business. The bill provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit that permits consumers to purchase "negative outcomes" insurance prior to undergoing surgery or other serious medical treatments. Negative outcomes insurance is a novel approach that guarantees those harmed receive fair compensation, while reducing the burden of costly malpractice litigation on the health care system. Patients receive this insurance payout without having to endure lengthy lawsuits, and without having to give away a large portion of their award to a trial lawyer. This also drastically reduces the costs imposed on physicians and hospitals by malpractice litigation. Under HR 3076, individuals can purchase negative outcomes insurance at essentially no cost.

HR 3077 makes it more affordable for parents to provide health care for their children. It creates a $500 per child tax credit for medical expenses and prescription drugs that are not reimbursed by insurance. It also creates a $3,000 tax credit for dependent children with terminal illnesses, cancer, or disabilities. Parents who are struggling to pay for their children's medical care, especially when those children have serious health problems or special needs, need every extra dollar.

HR 3078 is commonsense, compassionate legislation for those suffering from cancer or other terminal illnesses. The sad reality is that many patients battling serious illnesses will never collect Social Security benefits-- yet they continue to pay into the Social Security system. When facing a medical crisis, those patients need every extra dollar to pay for medical care, travel, and family matters. HR 3078 waives the employee portion of Social Security payroll taxes (or self-employment taxes) for individuals with documented serious illnesses or cancer. It also suspends Social Security taxes for primary caregivers with a sick spouse or child. There is no justification or excuse for collecting Social Security taxes from sick individuals who literally are fighting for their lives.



EDIT: No he isn't lying lol? the man has the most consistent record, why would he lie?

The phasing out of the IRS would not eliminate said taxes, only the income tax which is used to pay back interest to the FED for printing their worthless money.. But let me elaborate on this taxes will still be low because he wants to reduce government spending to pay off the national debt, instead of placing the burden on taxpayers.

Back to the health care issue, the problem with fed government involvement is it gives a one "size fits all approach" which is rarely effective. By leaving it to the free market there is competition which will drive down costs and increase the quality (because most doctors need business/profit).. As for the tax credits he is providing for the people that cannot afford it, we could save trillions of dollars if we cut spending and stopped funding an empire overseas. It's about time our government started looking out for our best interests.

And one more thing I'd like to add, Paul isn't running on an "empty promise" platform, he has already recognized in order to implement his ideas he will have to compromise with Congress, but yes his plans are doable.

Answer 8

What health care crisis?