tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post6025821473533027804..comments2023-11-13T03:11:41.509-08:00Comments on greenly chalked: Health Care & CharityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-24627688606162191832009-07-28T16:45:30.441-07:002009-07-28T16:45:30.441-07:00I think of myself as Libertarian-leaning independe...I think of myself as Libertarian-leaning independent, and I think serious health care reform does need to take place, but I have concerns about most proposed socialized health care plans because of the choices and excellence they <i>might</i> drastically stifle not by law but by economic and sociological implications many proponents seem to overlook.<br><br>That said, I wish I knew what to suggest for you, and I hope you get whatever help you need, and I hope you can rest easier so as to not exacerbate anything. In the meantime, I'd love to see a system start to develop that could take care of my friends in your situation and myself if any such thing happens to me while I'm uninsured. It's an uncomfortable position to be in for sure. Most importantly, I hope you're well.Original Mohomiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12887614143300677214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-43516170776062897852009-07-28T00:09:43.708-07:002009-07-28T00:09:43.708-07:00It baffles me that someone could call themselves a...It baffles me that someone could call themselves a Christian, but not believe that every person has the right not to die due to a insurance company's self-interests. At least with government healthcare there would be a semblance of taking care of each other...you know, that whole charity thing Jesus talked about.Grant Hawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11285466218376293776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-74891610499744857392009-07-27T20:30:45.060-07:002009-07-27T20:30:45.060-07:00Hey Andrew. Long time since we chatted last.I hav...Hey Andrew. Long time since we chatted last.<br><br>I haven't read over Obama's healthcare plan or heard of it because simply, I am avoiding politics for now. The financial situation in California has me thoroughly disillusioned with politics. California, IMO, might as well file for Chapter 13.<br><br>I have "health care coverage" but receive assistance from my dad in paying it. Health care costs have skyrocketed since the 1980's. I know too many people who have been stripped of their coverage due to losing their jobs, or have to work 40+ hours a week to pay basic monthly dues.<br><br>I don't bother with my job's 'coverage' because it would cost me $723 if I were to break a leg or something similar. Quite simply, it would be cheaper for me to die. Cynical, negative, but its the truth.<br><br>In my strongly held opinion, neither the government or the Republican right care about those who are not as fortunate as they in terms of finances, health care coverage, or things of that nature. And nor do the Democrats, really.<br><br>Oh yes, and when you DO have health insurance, the HMO is SPECIFICALLY told which procedures it can or cannot perform on patients. Meaning, that if a doctor knows full well that a procedure can save a life, he/she may not be able to do so. The result? The person DIES.<br><br>There is also another story of a guy in Georgia that was hospitalized due to heart myopathy. A heart transplant could have saved him. Yet, his family cannot afford it, so he may well die.<br><br>In my view, those that oppose health care reform need to take a long look at their own hearts before putting out blanket statements about so called "socialized medicine."<br><br>I reference Matthew 25:31-40.<br><br>Peace,<br><br>AndrewABrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11933295480047868840noreply@blogger.com