That would be fine, except that he's writing about it on the Washington Post's oped page. He warns readers that Obama's plan will drive up costs while possibly offering little benefit in terms of better health. Of course that is possible, but the plan is quite explicitly designed to lower costs. It may not succeed, but to construct a whole column around the idea that Obama intends for Americans to get by with less material income and more "psychic" income is irresponsible. This story is Sameulson's invention. It has nothing to do with President Obama's policies.
--Dean Baker
