Reversing the escalation of health care costs is going to need more than legislation, yet it can be done without imposing rationing, as critics of reform fear. Mitch Kapor carecostcritic Change image and share on social
Eating ice cream and not exercising is great. The downside is your health isn't so good. Jeff Bridges creamdownsideeat Change image and share on social
To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless. Stefan Sagmeister goodhappinesshealth Change image and share on social
Walking is magic. Can't recommend it highly enough. I read that Plato and Aristotle did much of their brilliant thinking together while ambulating. The movement, the meditation, the health of the blood pumping, and the rhythm of footsteps... this is a primal way to connect with one's deeper self. Paula Cole ambulatearistotleblood share on social
Increased revenues, meaning higher taxes, will be a central element of any successful long-term budget plan, and President Obama is right to insist that the wealthy - the slice of America that has come through the recession in by far the best financial health - should provide those funds. Steven Rattner americabudgetcentral share on social
The freedom to be able to offer education, human services, and health care in accordance with our own identity as a church should not be denied us simply because there may be the perception of a political majority who favors a new understanding of the American tradition of pluralism. Donald Wuerl accordanceamericancare share on social
Illegal immigrants are beginning to comprise a black market class of workers in our society, jeopardizing the financial health of companies which play by the rules, while themselves vulnerable to the exploitation by those willing to take advantage of their illegal status. Spencer Bachus advantagebeginblack share on social
To do what we are doing in this budget to our children, cutting their health care funds, decreasing opportunity, simply so we can pay for tax cuts and a war in Iraq is beyond belief, and we need to reverse it. Tom Allen beliefbudgetcare share on social
It's about businesses nervous about taking on school leavers because of a mass of red tape. It's about health and safety regulations and green fines. Nigel Farage businessfinegreen Change image and share on social
We can all agree that no American should lose their life savings or their home because of illness or injury and that the rising cost of health care severely burdens individuals, families and businesses. Judd Gregg agreeamericanburden share on social