I'm going to start by providing an example of what happens when profit isn't the goal in a service business.  My father worked with NATO during his time in the US Navy and there is a facility on the Norfolk Naval base which is managed by NATO; this "mess hall" of this facility is run as a service to NATO officers and the pricing reflects only costs and labor.  I had the pleasure of eating lunch there with my father on several occasions and here is a simple summary:

• Great Service
• Very Good Food
• Total Bill for two sandwiches, fries and 2 draft beers about $3.50

I liked the facility and service there so much that when it came time to plan my wedding we decided to have our reception there.  Here is a simple breakdown of that lovely event:

• Great Service Again
• Excellent Food including Prime Rib, Salmon, Wine & Champagne
• Cost per Person about $19.00

We have all eaten lunch and most of use have been married at least once so this is something we can all relate to.  Does that turkey club sandwich you had today from the deli in teh basement of your office building really cost $6.00 or does it cost about $1.50 like mine did?

So think about that when Republicans and Health Care Industry talking heads talk about the cost of public health care.  If I'm paying a few thousand dollars a year for just my portion of my insurance premium; how much cheaper would it be if profit was taken out of the equasion and insurance was managed for everyone as a service.  My taxes would probably have to increase of course; but would they increase more than what I'm paying today premiums? 

That is how I think we should be talking about Health Care; how much would it cost each family in taxes verses paying their current premiums.