Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Gary Johnson: "Gall Bladders R Us"

Mitchell Langbert has a concise interview with former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, covering his views on international relations (U.S. security isn't threatened by Iraq or and Afghanistan), monetary policy (believes in the dollar), social security (start benefits around 75) and other issues...

He pops in a good soundbite on health care:

L: What is your position on health reform? How would you recommend the system control health costs?

J: I would recommend a free market approach to health care reform. Increase supply through the free market. Gall Bladders R Us. We ended up with an insurance entitlement rather than health care. Extending the current approach will lead to shortages and rationing health care.