[lbo-talk] Question from La Botz interview on Behind the News

[Sheldon Baker]

Hi all,
I was in part motivated to sign up for this list to further explore
the question posed by Henwood to La Botz about why the big 3 auto companies
and other industries have not advocated for a national health care plan.  In
addition, it would seem that a national health care system would benefit
a range of small businesses and other big ones like Walmart as well.

So I wonder, is what is standing in the way purely an adherence to a
dogmatic ideological commitment to oppose anything remotely "socialistic"?
Setting aside of course the interests and influence of the private for
profit insurance companies.  I would be interested in hearing peoples
opinion on this.

I also wanted to mention to Doug that I have been enjoying the mp3 files of
your Behind the News show immensely.  I have been downloading and listening
to the past shows as fast as I have time to listen to them.  I find your
pre-interview commentary very useful.
Thanks,
Sheldon