A step too far even for people who voted for him seven times? Hmm. The article is too long and too many instances to excerpt properly so go read it at the site, but here are some “choice bits”.
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Brian Krutsch has been long one of many automatic votes here for Rep. Paul Ryan. The unemployed warehouse manager, along with a solid majority of other Janesville voters, has helped elect Ryan seven times and watched with pride as he became one of Congress’ leading authorities on the federal budget. But this week, admiration has been tinged with apprehension as one of Ryan’s signature ideas — ending Medicare’s status as a full, guaranteed benefit for senior citizens — suddenly took a step toward reality.
“I think that’s one of the things they should probably leave alone — you know — unless it’s absolutely necessary,” Krutsch said as he took a break from reviewing job openings at the Rock County Job Center. “Old people need help with medical bills. There’s too many people under-insured right now — especially people like myself right now who don’t have insurance.”
Seven time voter worries about what “has to be done”? Someone tell him it doesn’t have to be this way-
His plan is dubbed the “Path to Prosperity.” In Janesville, there’s some anxiety.
Howard Gage, a 74-year-old Medicare recipient who owns a three-person video-production company, said he has voted for Ryan in all seven races, still supports the congressman and likes him as a person. But, he added, it’s hard to accept that fixing the budget should mean that his family wouldn’t receive the same Medicare benefits that he relies on.
“It bothers me that my kids or grandchildren might be affected by whatever has to be done” to curb spending, he said.
And the bottom line-
“Costs are a major problem,” McDonald said. “If the government gives vouchers but does nothing about the costs, who knows how high they’ll go? You could end up with vouchers that don’t cover the expenses.”
A cookie for Mr McDonald.
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