My two pennies go a little something like this.  Whether you agree with the idea that our government is heading in the direction of a more socialized system or not, you must ask yourself a very important question.  For many Americans, the majority I would gather from record sales, this point has little weight.  But the fact remains that I know and have spoken to many intelligent citizens who are fans of and or friends with independent musicians and artists and yet stand against healthcare reform for several reasons.  Which brings me to my point.  In this country there are very few examples of independent artists with health insurance.  This is a plain and simple fact.  They simply cannot afford it, and as every year passes the opportunity shrinks.  These companies are paying their CEOs billions of dollars for cutting corners with no regard toward humanity to ensure growth in their businesses.  Meanwhile, the people who create most of the things that make life worth living for many of us are falling ill and dying of major diseases, leaving years of debt behind to their loved ones.  Think about it.  With fans like these, who needs enemies?