and also to president obama. I don't normally write to elected officials, and I have never written to the president. But I am really upset about this health care issue. John and I both are. This is one of those very rare occasions where i post political feelings and emotions on here. But i have to get this off my mind. i know a lot of you agree with obama, I just don't. never have. I am not writing to start an argument. just posting my view on this issue.
I am fortunate enough to have a really good option at work for health care. I pay for it. but it covers both John and myself. when the kids were home, it covered him. and it is reasonably priced. We are fortunate, and I know it. I do not agree with what the president wants to do with our health care plan. or should I say, his health care plan. I am so scared that if this goes through, we will soon have the same type of care they have in the UK and Canada. From what I hear, it isn't so great there. it may be free, but its not good. I couldn't imagine waiting six or seven months to have a procedure done. having to have a government official decide whether i can even have something done.
we have heard, that if you have your own insurance, you don't have to use the government plan. I just don't trust that. they are putting too much behind this for it to be that simple. it is being pushed too hard by congress and the president for it to be that simple. I worry that if this goes through, we will eventually loose our freedom to choose our our health care provider, our own doctor, our own procedures we may want or need to have done.
So yes, I wrote to my congressman and to the president. I was very straight and to the point with both of them. I told them my feelings on health care and hoped they would stop this bill. If it passes, I will become a savage supporter of anyone running against them.
I do agree something needs to happen to cover those that don't have health care. This issue needs to be addressed, not the entire nation. the government needs to take care of government issues.
i really do feel bad for those that don't have health care. and its not like people are turned away. everyone gets treated, even those that aren't supposed to be here. I am speaking of illegals. that is a huge issue in California. there is very large population of illegal people here, and covering I believe 150000, was built in to that plan. We already cover these people, and they aren't deported after treatment. Why cant they just figure something out to cover these people without touching those of us that can make our own decisions. this is very frustrating. hmmmmm, do I sound like I came from an angry mob. I don't think so. these are just my feelings in words on one issue that can effect each and every one of us in the form of our paychecks.
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ReplyDeleteBe sure to enclose a new, unused tea bag - reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party.
ReplyDeleteUntil they include TORT reform.. the issue isn't even on the table as far as I'm concerned. They've GOTTA quit making lawyers filthy rich.. and making the doctors out to be the bad guys. It's the OTHER way around. If you're laying there dying.. who are you gonna want by your side?
ReplyDeleteUp until my last outing with a friend last week I wasn't the least bit up on what was going on with the health care bill. Now that I know a little bit of what's going on I want to talk about it. This bill is being pushed as the end all cure all reform. Unfortunately its not. It's just the start of something really horrific. Let me explain how she explained it me...
ReplyDeleteThe people who are trying to get this bill to become law are working hard to get doctors and hospitals on board with what's going on. Here's what the plan is.... all the hospitals and doctors who are on board will then be "in the network" and like an HMO will offer services for a reduced fare. The doctors and hospitals will not be footing the bill, the government (you and I) will. The hospitals who are in these networks will get a kickback from the government for being in the network. Private doctors will get a kickback too but not on the level that network doctors and hospitals will. The reason for that is because the government wants to eventually run private doctors out of the system, they want to control all health care. That doesn't sound so evil does it? Wrong.
What happens to private doctors and specialists who don't want to go with the health care reform? They are eventually pushed out of business because they aren't getting the funding that their network brothers are. That means a loss of doctors for us.
Another loss to us is the fact this bill is going to pay network doctors the same pay across the board for say a family doctor and a neurosurgeon. Can you see what's going to happen here? Why would anyone want to get or pay for additional education to become a specialist when a family doctor is making the same kind of money? What's the benefit? There is none so eventually our specialists are all going to die and retire and the new generation who has to replace them isn't going to because there's no benefit for them in doing so. Why pay for additional education if there's no reward?
Remember a few years ago when Michael Moore (the movie maker) came out with the movie Sicko? It was a poignant movie that really made you think about health care in this country and how bad of a joke it has become. Now flip to today... where's Michael Moore? I don't see him pushing this new heath care bill. Why? Why is he quiet right now when we're supposedly getting a reform, the very thing he was pushing for? Could it be that this is not a good reform? Does he not back it? Why?
Jan, Thank you very much for wording that so perfectly. It has reprucussions for us also. it wont matter how bad we are hurting. we will be put in line, at the end of the line. it wont matter if the person in front of you doesnt work or pay taxes. you are behind that person to be cared for, because you are all equal. HOW NICE!
ReplyDeleteThere is just so much wrong with this. Everyone needs to be informed on this isue. they may not think it will effect them, but it will. and it cant just be reversed with the election of another president if we dont like it. it just wont be that easy. the way i see it, we are giving up freedoms. and remember, if the government wants to give yiou something, it wont be free or cheap for that matter. it will come out of your taxes you pay out of your paycheck. Dont we pay enough taxes?
Well first of all we don't have free healthcare in Canada. We all pay for it monthly and with our taxes, and those that can't afford it get it for free. It isn't the best of systems but I think a combination private pay and government coverage is the best way to go. It works in most Eurupean countries. I have had to pay out of pocket for some tests I wanted done in a timely matter. So I guess I agree with Obama.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I know it s not free, it comes out of our taxes. Why should you have to pay out of your pocket for a more timely procedure. If it is important, or you are in pain or discomfort, you shouldnt have to pay out of pocket, when you are already paying for it. You are paying your taxes, you should be in the front of the line already. things are not always equal.
ReplyDeleteAhhh..how you have words to this blog. lol When I left my comment there were no words, so I was a bit confused. lol Not confused anylonger. :) I too like how Jan worded things....I know I voted for him...yep..sure did..but that doesnt mean that I accept EVERYTHING he is doing.
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