This question, why are tax dollars used to pay for our politicians health, dental and opthalmology plans when they have denied it to their constituents, can be extended to all government employees applying the same position that it is an unfair taxation. Sort of smacks of Aristocracy IMO. Given our fiscal issues and deficits it seems this would be more than a minor cost to save. Further, the use of tax dollars and then requiring individuals to buy insurance is another duplicity in fairness. It strikes me the politician is saying you pay for my coverage and then you must pay for your own too!