What Medicare Really Is

I came across a transcript of a discussion George Will had with Robert Reich. After Reich touted the benefits of high taxation and entitlements, Will responded with this:

GEORGE WILL: Five years ago when I turned 65, I got my Medicare card. I showed it to my doctor, he said, that's wonderful, George, now we'll send your bills to your children. I find that a regressive transfer of wealth, and the welfare state is full of them.

Read the whole thing here.