Sadly, this is a legitimate question to ask. The Democrat plans to take over 18% of our economy (under the guise of healthcare reform) is well underway ..... but in order to get this thing passed, Democrats are not beyond bribery. Essentially, yes, that is what we are seeing. Democrats in Washington are including perks or exemptions for certain states in order to gain Senate votes from those states.

You want some examples?

Nevada would get help from the federal government with its Medicaid bills. Isn't that special? However, the same does not go for every state. Hmm wonder why. Could it be that Harry Reid is from Nevada, and he sure pulls his weight around Congress.

Senior citizens in Florida and New York get additional Medicare benefits! Aren't they lucky? Too bad if you decided to retire in Minnesota. Or Wisconsin. No extra benefits for you.

And it's not just states, folks. Some professions are being singled out. Like firefighting and construction ... these "high-risk professions" will be getting a tax break on a new insurance tax that the Democrats want to pass. Soon, teaching government schools will be a "high-risk" profession .... or being a Senator!

Are you seeing what is happening here, folks? This healthcare reform is nothing but a scam to make more Americans dependent on government. It is nothing more than a scam to give the government control of more of our economy. And the way the Democrats will achieve this scam is to offer perks and benefits and exemptions and pork until they get the votes they need.