From: An Anonymous Retiree [Email him]

Thomas Martel wrote a great article. This new problem America is facing will drive medical costs even higher with our health insurance premiums going up as well.

As a senior citizen, I can't even get a discount for staying well. (The last time I was in a hospital for surgery was 1946.)

I see people around me running to the doctor for every little thing, especially welfare people. I'm tired of reading articles about hospitals charging outrageous fees to make up for all the illegal immigrants using hospital services and not paying for it.

I'm tired of paying their bills with my premiums.

See a previous letter from the same reader.