This is my third attempt to get this comment up! I am writing along and suddenly it all disappears....However, Lars, the state level is the worst level of assistance --and the best with corruption. Senators and governors are ready with the excuse: "I have no association/influence with this issue. You MUST go back to the local level for any help at all." These politicians are soooo experienced in having NO accountability or responsibility that they could teach graduate seminars on how to have NO reason to help anyone with any problem.

Now, I'm glad to hear about Arnold's almost-"promise" of assistance. But I heard that "talk" with the Browns: first daddy and then Jerry. And they REALLY meant well! That's why Jerry never could get beyond what he did do that helped people in crises: he was too honest! He was "blanked-out" by the many corrupt politicians who stood together and kept the status quo.

I lived for over 50 years in CA before moving East. The corruption in Maryland is the worst I've ever seen, from the locals/regionals to the state levels. They cover for each other, and I do not mean that as a joke. It's too serious a national matter to believe that even more chatting groups are going to solve ANYTHING.

If you want a more detailed discussion of my experience with our health care system and corruption, go back to the original thread of this discussion: something titled like "small business and self-employment." I have had enough of trying to get a comment "up" here. I'm stopping while I'm ahead!