I'm not going to give an opinion or try to proselytize anyone from their beliefs regarding the ongoing nationwide debate. However, I will state a fact.

I just got the estimated cost of my new, and improved, ACA insurance plan from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. This is basically my old plan under a new name with minor changes. Keeping in mind that I am self-employed, still work for a living, and don't qualify for Medicare or Medicaid.

The cost for my wife and I will be approximately $2,050/month. Added to that will be about $500/month for my daughter in college. That, my friends, is over $30,000 a year for a plan that still has co-pays, deductibles and uncovered drugs and procedures. Based on my medical use this year, I am anticipating that my medical costs for 2014 will be close to $40,000.

I truly hope others are going to benefit from the ACA, but from my view, I can only see my personal expenses.........