Amy,

Thanks for your umbrage. I used that as a reason to research Ann Romney's cancer. From what I found, she was diagnosed with a ductal carcinoma in situ, which is defined as a non invasive type of breast cancer. In addition to the lumbectomy, she also had radiation treatments. She obviously is under care to watch for recurrence or development of other cancer, and her tests continue to show that she is cancer free, although she does have increased risk of recurrence. If her intent was to heighten awareness about breast cancer in all its forms, not only has she done that but your offense to her being called a breast cancer survivor has certainly done that for me as well. As a family member of people who survived breast cancer, but died from lung, bone and other cancer, congratulations on being a 10 year survivor.

You are wrong. Go on line and read the bill. The" pre-existing' condition is shadowy to say the least and if you are over 50 Obamacare may limit the amount of treatment you receive. You may be voting for the wrong person for the wrong reason. Please stop getting your info from pun-dents on Talk shows and go and read the bill for yourself before you vote. To take umbrage with a person who has had so many health issues and has been a role model is just very small of you. Go and read the bill before you offer the rest of us advice

In Michigan, today, you can always buy coverage through Blue Cross with a pre-existing condition. Of course, they can charge you whatever they want, and for most, it's unaffordable. But, the Michigan House just passed a bill to change the non-profit status of Blue Cross, and they'll no longer be forced to accept everyone. When that happens - Obamacare is your only recourse. If it's repealed, you will not be able to find coverage in Michigan. If it stays, not only will you be able to buy coverage, but the insurance companies will be prevented from charging you more because of your health status, nor will they be able to drop you because you're costing them too much - all of which happens today.

Joyce Black has no idea what she's talking about. The "over 50 limiting treatment" comment is a veiled reference to the GOP "death panels", which has been proven over and over as the lie of the year.

If you are sick, are worried about getting sick, or care for someone that's sick - Obamacare is the best thing to ever happen to you. Whether you know it or not.

The you Rachel for eloquently saying what I was about to say. I applaud Ann for all she is doing. I believe she will make a fine first lady. And you are absolutely right, as woman we should be supportive to each other with out giving that support a quality level. I can't believe how vicious some people can be towards Ann Romney. Like when Ann R. spoke about working women, she was attacked by other women no less, because she's never worked a 'real job' in her life.

Some day's I wish I had a job to go to. : ) It's hard to be home every day, but so worth it.

I respect all the working moms, too!!! I'm just saying it's also work to stay home.

Yes, we all need to stick together and encourage each other on the journey.

Honey, ive read lots of the bill, and lobbied the hill with patient advocacy groups and professionals. I know EXACTLY whats in the law for those with life threatening medical conditions. If obamacare is repealed, and you have a have a serious medical condition, and wind up in the private health insurance market, say through job loss or your employer deciding not to offer benefits, you will not be able to even purchase health insurance, at any cost, in this state when this blue cross thing goes through.

You've read the law, so i'm sure this "lie" will be familiar to you. I know more about the law than you EVER will. Which part of this would you say is "shadowy", there Annie?

SEC. 2705 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–4]. PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS AND BENE- FICIARIES BASED ON HEALTH STATUS.

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage may not establish rules for eligibility (including continued eligibility) of any individual to enroll under the terms of the plan or coverage based on any of the following health status-related factors in relation to the individual or a dependent of the individual:

‘‘(1) Health status.

‘‘(2) Medical condition (including both physical and mental illnesses).

‘‘(3) Claims experience.

‘‘(4) Receipt of health care.

‘‘(5) Medical history.

‘‘(6) Genetic information.

‘‘(7) Evidence of insurability (including conditions arising out of acts of domestic violence).

‘‘(8) Disability.

‘‘(9) Any other health status-related factor determined appropriate by the Secretary.

Uh huh. I forgot about the vast right wing media conspiracy. You've made me laugh out loud. Fact is, it has zero misleading information.

Fact: Blue Cross is currently the provider of last resort for those with pre-existing conditions, due to their tax exempt status. Fact. Blue Cross will no longer be required to offer coverage to those with pre-existing conditions if this bill, which has already passed the Senate, passes the Michigan House and is signed by the governor. Fact. If mandates in Obamacare go away, those with pre-existing conditions will not be able to buy coverage in this state - at any cost.

Have you tried to purchase medical coverage with pre-existing conditions? I have. My family is uninsurable in the individual market. If I were to lose my job - I'd have no coverage, and be quickly forced into bankruptcy. Millions are in the same position.

Let me guess. You're on Medicare, so you have NO IDEA what the real world insurance market is all about.

It's partially an entitlement.

Not everyone pays into Medicare. Any citizen qualifies at age 65, even if they've never paid a dime in Medicare tax. You pay a premium if you've never worked.

No one has paid into Medicare what their benefits actually cost. Medicare tax rates haven't kept pace with the increasing cost of health care, and there was zero increase when the massive new prescription drug benefit came into being.

"Michigan and Detroit are in trouble because you keep electing the same people over and over and over again"?

So Governor Engler = Granholm = Snyder? Mayor Archer = Kilpatrick = Bing?

Bye Bye, Joyce. Typical response.

These facts are scary, Joyce. I provide facts and sources. You make sweeping statements, which are patently false - with no backup, and when challenged, your response is to call the other person a liar and run off. You're entitled to your own opinion, Joyce. Not your own facts.