In response to this editorial in the Chronicle, I sent the following letter.

In your editorial applauding President Obama for "political courage" in declaring that "health care reform cannot wait" ("Healthy Approach", February 26), the Chronicle laments that health care "costs are increasing at a rate that outstrips inflation" and advocates a reduction in "administrative costs".  I would challenge the Chronicle's staff to outline any endeavor where increased government involvement has ever served to reduce costs and improve efficiency.  Government intrusion only serves to increase bureaucracy and remove incentives for cost reduction.

Sincerely,
Dave Smith
Houston, TX