tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post1710858717843514060..comments2023-11-05T04:42:17.900-07:00Comments on Nomad: I'm So Sick of the Health Care Debate that I Need to See My Doctor Before the Government Won't Allow Me ToScience Teacher Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-50070004672750739462009-08-17T23:01:51.428-06:002009-08-17T23:01:51.428-06:00Christie's comment about wasting money resonat...Christie's comment about wasting money resonates with me. Our healthcare system is broken and needs serious reworking, but the cynic in me assumes that Congress (led by either party) will just churn out an unwieldy alternative or a band-aid that does little good. Looks like we may get the latter. Sigh.Kimberly Bluestockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437063911115422205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-73579520529254128152009-08-13T17:23:13.278-06:002009-08-13T17:23:13.278-06:00After my recent heart hiccups, I realized what a b...After my recent heart hiccups, I realized what a blessing it is to have good healthcare coverage. And I believe that everyone should have access to affordable coverage. No one should have to declare bankruptcy because of medical expenses. In my mind government's purpose and power lies in its ability to collectively do for people what people cannot do individually for themsleves -- be it law enforcement, national defense or, yes, health care. Yes, it will be complex, yes there will be hurdels to mount, but YES, it can be done.<br /><br />On similar note, I believe that both the government and the governed need to focus more on fiscal accountability. Wasting taxpayer money should be viewed as un-American, perhaps even treasonous. The probelm that I see is that Americans are becoming distrustful of how elected officials will spend (waste) their money. I think that much of the balking about healthcare has resulted because the Obama administration used up its political capital on the bailout, cash-for-clunkers, and other big ticket items.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447684647722772526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-81319034805303190502009-08-12T19:47:17.380-06:002009-08-12T19:47:17.380-06:00I have been wanting to write about this. And I pro...I have been wanting to write about this. And I probably still will. But you have said it so much better than I ever could have. Reform is needed. Let's settle down and get started.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248348740599788697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-37118998323261136822009-08-12T19:45:15.840-06:002009-08-12T19:45:15.840-06:00correction to my comment:
Please DON'T think...correction to my comment: <br />Please DON'T think people who don't agree with Obama's health care plan...<br /><br />oops. <br /><br />I think they are coming to the table in the only way they feel they will be heard.chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-47583423671683858082009-08-12T13:47:11.750-06:002009-08-12T13:47:11.750-06:00I think your last paragraph hits it dead on, Chris...I think your last paragraph hits it dead on, Chris. But if that is the case, why won't the Republicans come to the table?Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-28562322577947982642009-08-12T13:30:25.618-06:002009-08-12T13:30:25.618-06:00I think this article : http://www.nytimes.com/2009...I think this article : http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/health/policy/12townhall.html <br />described in a good way the anger that has been building that is now erupting at the town hall meetings. <br /><br />Just please keep in mind that people who don't think Obama's health care plan is the right one automatically just want the status quo to continue or don't care for those who can't afford health care. <br /><br />There needs to be reform and it can be done without the government running the health care system.<br /><br />As always, the answer to this problem lies somewhere in the middle and neither the Republicans OR the Democrats have the perfect answer.chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-59002690630153915962009-08-12T10:18:49.685-06:002009-08-12T10:18:49.685-06:00I just finished a book (Domina) about a fictionali...I just finished a book (Domina) about a fictionalized female doctor set in London and the US in the latter half of the 19th century. <br /><br />Some of the storyline was a bit contrived (Puh-lease!) but I really liked other parts of it. It is amazing how far we have come in just over 100 years as far as medical advances go, particularly with women's health. There isn't time here to go into all the issues this book raised in my head, but there is one portion that is especially relevant.<br /><br />Late in this woman's career, she decides to take on drug companies whose "medicines" are heavily laced with opium and alcohol, bottled under deplorable and humiliating circumstances. Labeling was still many years away and the doctor is infuriated by how ignorant people are about what they are taking into their bodies. She leads a big push to get reforms in place. What is she told? AMERICA IS A FREE COUNTRY; REQUIRING MANUFACTURERS TO LABEL THEIR BOTTLES IS A VIOLATION OF GUARANTEED CONSTITUIONAL RIGHTS. REQUIRING LABELING IS A LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION THAT NOBODY WILL STAND FOR.<br /><br />Since the industrial revolution, American politics has been vacillating between choosing what is best for the people and what is best for business. In the above case, labeling makes people freer by giving them informed choice. Did it probably cost the manufacturers some business when the laws were finally passed? No doubt. But it also gave them better business practices because of accountability to the public.<br /><br />Government intervention has given us clean air and water; safe roads to drive on; schools for each person to attend; the chance to be college educated; security for our aging population; products that are safe for use; forests and beautiful places that are still pristine . . . . okay I will stop there. But I'm just saying that much of what is wonderful about modern life is a result of the government attempting to be accountable to PEOPLE and not to business.<br /><br />Hah! I think I'm going to wear red today. ;)Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-68373320090084207322009-08-11T22:47:33.317-06:002009-08-11T22:47:33.317-06:00Forty years ago when Social Security was the hot t...Forty years ago when Social Security was the hot topic in Congress, Republicans called it creeping socialism. Now, they think it's the best thing they ever came up with. <br /><br />Wonder what things will be said forty years from now?Desmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799831623274044784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-19537275673614495312009-08-11T20:12:13.712-06:002009-08-11T20:12:13.712-06:00Amen! I am very tired of all the hate and the fear...Amen! I am very tired of all the hate and the fear-mongering and the utterly disrespectful behavior couched in 'free speech' and 'constitutional rights'. I have to say, I have no problem with socialized medicine or the half-step of public insurance. I whole-heartedly recommend checking out the August 10th episode of The Daily Show, because it is funny and I don't know about you, but I can't spend too much time thinking about this before the rage sets in, and the laugh helps.Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620935129369892579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-51345877854400845242009-08-11T20:00:58.655-06:002009-08-11T20:00:58.655-06:00Oh, I love you! Once again, you have put into wor...Oh, I love you! Once again, you have put into words perfectly the way I feel. This whole health care debate has been buzzing around my head, and I've been trying to organize my thoughts on it, and you did it for me. I keep thinking, okay people, all you do is complain and talk about how your freedom is being attacked and whatnot, but what solution do YOU have? (not you STM, I mean a general you) Health care in this country is abysmal. I have an online friend whose brother's friend just nearly died because he is uninsured and nobody was providing proper care for him. Turns out he has cancer. He is going to be 21 tomorrow. It's infuriating. But yeah, let's go on fighting for our freedom. *eye roll* Can I just tell you again I love you? Thanks so much for this post! It just totally made my day. :o)Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04776861290728303604noreply@blogger.com