I am not a vet, but have nothing but utmost respect for our warriors, as our president apparently does not. I am appalled at Obama's current proposal. I am a contractor, and must furnish my own health care off the free market. I have a proposal for Mr. Obama, since he has asked for detractors to do so, to recoup funds for use in his health care plans. As a contractor, I see our congress people as contractors as well. They are hired for a fixed term, 4/6 years. I say make them provide for their own health care, and take away their privileged status and fend for themselves just as us "common" people have to. Take the savings to fund health care for our veterans. Not only will we have saved money to use elsewhere, but this would give our so called representatives new found incentives to improve the private sector health care plans. And while we're at it, take away their "gold plated" retirement plan, and make them fend for themselves, just as I have to. The cost savings would be phenomenal, and it would put them in touch with us "common" people. How 'bout it O, Nancy & Harry? Care to fend for yourselves like you expect us to, or will you choose to remain "elitists", or should we just "eat cake"?