About Me

I have little time for.....well, anything. 4 kids, job, and yes, I decided at 33 that further education seemed like fun. I am terribly interested in politics, social problems, and brain injury.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Are we all looking for a handout?

Although I know a real health care reform bill will never pass, I applaud all of the politicians that are pushing it so hard despite the fact that it could mean political suicide. Let's face it, health care reform can only go one of two ways, very good or very bad. Unfortunately, the only health care reform that will pass will just be the same old thing because so many are terrified of failing on both sides of the aisle. Now is the time for big change, we are at a pivotal time in our nations history. So many Americans are unemployed and uninsured or gainfully employed and grossly under insured. Americans should never have to choose between basic health care and eating or paying bills or medication and the car payment. Health care reform has never been so crucial than now with the economy in the toilet. Why do politicians always assume that honest hardworking Americans will choose to live off of the "system" if presented with the option? I think what most middle income Americans want are options and not an option to pay bills or fill their blood pressure medication prescription. Most Americans are just a health crisis away from total financial disaster.
I understand that constituents and politicians are frightened that the request is heading towards socialized medicine. While it is a step, people forget who they are. America is a very young nation and will experience many changes, some good and bad like a child learning the ropes. America is known for doing things a little differently. Health care reform in this country does not have to be the same as health care in Canada or Europe, we are always cavalier, marching to the beat of a different drum. I love this country but we have given up on the middle class and are neglecting their struggles when really working class people are what make this nation so great. Really they are the backbone of the nation, the majority. They are not looking for a handout, just to care for their families.