This morning's walk was more than a rant. One didn't watch the speech, the other did. Personally, I would not have missed it - I don't trust others to interpret political events for me. It is proven that the "news" is nothing more than another form of entertainment these days. I miss the days when NEWS meant something, and we were educated by the information that the "commentators" presented. Alas, those days are no more.
"Health care" or "health reform" or what have you. I am waiting for a discussion of the problem that has caused the politicians to focus in this area. Initially, it seemed the issue was those without insurance, but that isn't really it (besides the "illegals" won't be covered - "you lie"). Then it seemed that the issue was a reduction in health care costs - and the president issued statements related to healthy life styles being the solution (certainly not something to be legislated, nor covered with "pork"). Many folks have suggested that tort reform is really required (egad - most in congress are lawyers, why can't they see the obvious here and get to the task).
I am waiting. Yes, the engineer has taken over. First, define the problem, then solve it. Don't present a solution and then justify it with examples.
Politics over took me. I would apologize, but I am not in Congress.
"Preserving health by too severe a rule is a worrisome malady." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1612 - 1680)
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Healthcare reform is definitely needed. As the boomers put more demand on Medicare, fewer physicians are accepting them as patients because they don't get paid for services and supplement insurance refuses to pay full balance of cost contrary to what people were told when they purchased policies. Policies that do pay balances are so expensive only those who can afford to self insure can afford them. A true catch 22. I am for any plan that covers the essentials once a diagnosis has been determined...up until that point too many people take advantage of government plans that exist now. The kicker to me is that what ever plan the politicians come up with must be the same one all federal employees have (including congress)...that is the only way we can be assured that the plan is worth having...congress will screw the populace in a heartbeat, but they certainly won't screw themselves!
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