Govern-Mental Objections to Federal Healthcare

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
--Albert Einstein

Well, I am more than a little disappointed that the “End of Life Panel” provision appears to be going by the way side. I had some wonderful thoughts about the parallels of that provision to the movie “Logan’s Run”, only to find out that the voice of the people caused reason to prevail. It is becoming apparent to me, however, that while most of us view such apocalyptic stories as a voice of warning, the current administration sees them as a wellspring of good ideas. Ah well…

It should be noted, that while many of the most obviously objectionable provisions are dying timely and deserving deaths, many less obviously objectionable provisions live on. Now is not the time for compromise or letting the guard down. While apparently less noxious, the remaining provisions are still dangerous interventions that would greatly reduce the quality of health care in this country. Think about this:

1. Veteran Administration Hospitals--Granted, they are typically staffed by hard-working, caring medical professionals, but they are always under-funded and over-worked. Remember the Walter Reed Hospital scandal of just a few short years ago? If the government is unable or unwilling to take care of our veterans who have sacrificed so much for this country, it is even less likely that the government will be able or willing to take care of the citizenry as a whole.

2. Professor Henry Gates--What does he have to do with the federal medical reform? Well think back on President Obama’s statement, “I don’t have all the facts….but the arresting police officer acted stupidly.” That statement accurately reflects the federal government’s understanding of most regional and personal issues, “I don’t have all the facts…but don’t let that stop me from making a decision for you and your family regarding your most intimate medical care.”

3. The United States Postal Service--Again, it was President Obama’s own intuitive (albeit unfortunate to his own cause)statement that was so revealing. In a misguided attempt to assure the American people that government-subsidized health insurance would not be unfair competition to private companies, he accurately stated that we should look at the example of the US Post. According to the President, it was the US Post that was having the problems, not the privately owned package delivery services. Soooooooo, what you are saying Mr. President is that the federal government is not able to handle a letter effectively, but they can handle my long-term health care…I feel so much better already. No really! I feel like I must absolutely, positively stay healthy!

Perhaps, our health care system is not perfect, but it is like the republic itself, the best alternative to any other system.

A Loud Voice is Better than No Voice at All

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. -Orwell

It is always fascinating to watch a liberal at work…and they are always at work. Yes, the liberal is big on protests. For the liberal, civil disobedience is the most noble of actions. In a debate, the liberal will shout you down, question your parentage and attack your integrity. In the liberal world, these are accepted modes of operation.

At least they are accepted modes of operation to the liberal when it is the liberal who is doing it. However, when such modes of operation are being undertaken by concerned citizens who oppose the sacrosanct positions of the liberal, then suddenly the accepted modes of operation (MO) become the excepted.

Still, since hypocrisy has become almost synonymous with being liberal, the liberal that takes exception to the opposition engaging in the same MO, does not concern me as much as the concerned citizen who begins to question whether they have a right to engage in that MO. Of course you do! And good for you in making your voice heard.

That is why I am so very dismayed that concerned citizens have begun to believe the liberal left as they call them an angry, shrill mob. To alter a much used quote, “You think that’s shrill, I can do shrill!” Better a loud voice than no voice at all. Do not let the liberal convince you otherwise.

YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE

I am the first to admit that I am pretty average and I am alright with being average. That's not to say that there have not been some bright spots in my life, but I yearn to just live the quiet, uncomplicated life and because of that I resent when difficulty is thrust upon me.

Actually, that is woefully understated. I resent, with every fiber of my being when someone thrusts difficulty on me; I deplore, to my every extremity when someone tries to steal autonomy from me; I hate, to my most inner core when someone tries to take freedom from me!



Such is the state of this United States government today.



So, while I yearn to lead an uncomplicated life, I feel an ever-growing need to voice my opinions.



So now I blog.



More to come.