Much of the news today deals with the health care controversy and it's apparent that our politicians are each fighting their own personal ego battles rather than sensibly considering the matter. Most blogs report that Americans are against a national health care system and see it as a potential waste of our tax dollars. Others report that such is desperately needed and that it is not only the best solution but the only solution.
No one wishes to see their hard earned money wasted in yet another government bureaucracy but it's obvious something must done.
It's easy to say that it's not our responsibility to aid those who cannot afford health care. Most are probably in that position because of choices they made in the past or present. As the old saying goes, nobody promised you a free ride. But this is America and in this country we have a history of looking after our people. We've shown we're willing to put up with the small percentage of fraud and abuse as long as those in need receive the care necessary. This is our history and like it or not, agree with it or not, it is much of what makes America great.
I don't know the answers and won't even pretend to but I will say that we need to ensure by some means that those who can not afford medical care receive it.
I've been south of the border and have seen people huddled in alleys too sick to do anything but hope someone drops some change by their side. I've seen children too ill to stand and simply sat upon the sidewalk while their mother begs for food. These weren't people practicing trickery in hopes of money for liquor or cigarettes; these were people in dire need of help. I don't ever want to see that in this country and I don't think anyone else does.
We owe it to our fellow citizens to demand that our representatives agree upon the most economical and viable alternative possible and that it ensures those in need will receive care, period.
The longer they wait, themore people fall through the cracks and suffer or worse, die. It's sad really as I would have thought that the most convincing thing our representatives could have done to earn our respect would have been to immediately reach a consensus on some plan, any plan. They have thus far failed their constituents, those in need, and America all in the name of politics.