Normally I prefer to stay positive in this blog. There are clearly enough writers out there who want to scare the hell out of you regarding health, life, finances, age, etc. ad nauseum. I believe that we all do need to be aware of the risks but why focus on them? Know what you need to do to be healthy and secure, and head in that direction. That said, I’m quite weary of the fear-mongerers (what a word) trying to frighten us into believing their version of reform. Our system is broken. Let me say that again – our system is broken. Even if you despise Michael Moore, you may want to see Sicko (the movie) just to inform yourself of what other countries offer. It is staggering. Also, attached is a column that was in the Greenville SC newspaper today – an AARP official’s explanation of health care reform. Feel free to forward it to your fear-mongering friends.
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That’s interesting that you should write about seeing Sicko. My son happened to be watching that today and the two of us had a lively conversation on the public’s opinion on health reform. Although, I am not a Michael Moore fan, Sicko does illustrate valid points on how much control insurance companies have in the decisions of our health, who they will provide coverage for and how they will provide that coverage. Who is controling who?
Fear mongering is to be found on both sides of the political aisle. Why focus on risks you ask. Because Congress is trying to pass bills into law without reading them. My question is …why doesn’t that scare you?
Referencing Michael Moore who tells half-truths, and AARP, another left leaning interest group, proves that you’re looking at one side of the argument.
Before we make changes that alter our government permanently, let’s demand accountability from politicians, and let’s have all the information before us, not just politically motivated information.