Is the Obama sellout worth it on healthcare?

The latest "yes" voice goes to Salon's Gene Lyons:

Imperfections notwithstanding, once universal coverage is established in principle, there'll be no going back.

Perhaps true, but the current bill really only establishes semi-universal coverage, and does little to control costs. So, at some point, Lyons might have to address the issue of just what level of coverage, for what price, people are getting.