I was going to vote for Kerry, but have changed my mind since he picked Edwards. Edwards is a slimy trial lawyer, who has put many OBs out of practice. One of the reasons our health care has risen dramatically is due to exhorbitant malpractice premiums. The reason for this is ridiculous judgements in cases with attorneys such as Edwards. Many times, there is no scientific proof of negligence or malpractice, but juries only see extremely tragic stories. These juries then, award millions and millions of dollars, without a shred of evidence. just because they believe these poor people should get something. And guess who gets 60% of the judgement. The all-compassionate lawyers!!!!!
Patients should NEVER lose their ability and right to sue for malpractice. This is the best way to get rid of bad physicians. But, pain and suffering amounts must be capped, or all us health professionals someday soon will not be able to afford to stay in practice. With Sen. Edwards and his crew, this will never happen and our health ststem will never be able to be fixed.