Just a few hours ago President Obama signed a bill that represents the largest expansion of health care for the United States in my lifetime. I asked you all on Twitter to tell me to describe how you felt about it in just ONE WORD.
Here are the words 61 very different people gave…
Insured
Sick
Relieved
Hopeful
Thrilled
Nervous
Hopeful
Saddened
Uneasy
Hopeful
Proud
Skeptical
Expectant
Relieved
Uncertain
Skhoptic- that’s skeptic combined with hope
Taxed
Sick
Great
Confused
Awesome
Hopeful
Great
Glad
Disappointed
Happy
Yes!
Purpose
Indifferent
Marxism
Impeachment
Enslaved
Confused
Disappointed
Enslaved
Glad
Waiting
Dubious
Curious
Encouraged
Excited
Anxious
Fingers-Crossed
Great
Ambivalent
Happy
Hopeful
Ignored
Content
Hastening
Confused
Curious
Voiceless
Curious
Confused
Proud
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Conflicted
Better
Conflicted
Optimistic
Now – I’d like for you to tell me why you feel the way you do. Lay it all out there…in love. We are so far apart on this issue that I think this discussion is needed. Let’s talk!
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l''ll answer, for me. Who has to have healthcare and can be dropped at anytime.
1) positive is that this bill kind of protects us now. Maybe there will be things put in place where they can't raise rates or drop me… BUT ONLY MAYBE
2) Negative— this bill uses my tax dollars to pay for abortions, I am not ok with that.
3) Negative- If you are a small Biz you have to offer healthcare. that is expensive ( i think, i might be wrong)
4) Negative, if you don't have healthcare you are forced to buy it, even if you can't afford it or don't want it – What happened to freedom of choice?
5) Most nations with socialized healthcare, have hug money problems and the healthcare it sucks…. Yes , I have lived in those countries.
for me the negative points out way the positive…
I do want health care for all, just not this bill.
I can understand how you feel. But I think it has been so long, trying to get something going that most people feel this needed to be done. It's not ideal but it's a start.
I truly don't get why some don't WANT health care for all. We are all tweeting together to get health care, tents, water & food for all people of Haiti. Why don't we also want health care as a right for our own neighbors in the USA?
I feel anxious because, while I think healthcare given freely through the government sounds like a great idea in theory, our government has managed so many things poorly. Poorly managed programs range from our education system (especially in Georgia!) to the current medical programs in place, such as Medicare and Medicaid. While other countries have made this type of program work, I am just very anxious to see what will happen with the United States' take on handling funds and procedures.
The whole issue is complicated, so naturally the law is large and confusing. Although I see this as somewhat normal, it doesn't help people have confidence in it. But I think many agree something had to be done, and I'm sure this law will see many changes over the years.
For me it is not about the healthcare for all that hits me in the gut, it is that now the government will dictate to us & now our freedom in this area is gone!! Freedom….. Freedom that people fought & died for. More gov’t is not the answer. There had to have been another answer but not this one. I don’t know enough about this bill now law to give the best educated answer but more gov’t control means less freedom for us & that you cannot argue with. And that’s not even talking about how not 1 person really knows everything that passed in that bill, not even the ones who voted for it.
Our "freedom" lead to an epidemic of obesity in this country. No one is winning an argument with me against this bill on the basis of "freedom." With "freedom" we were killing ourselves obesity, the HMOs were letting people die, people over the age of 65 had a better life expectancy then young adults and the list goes on.
The government is suppose to do for the people what the people can't do for themselves. And let's get this straight, people fought and died so that we would have the freedom to decide on things like this. People fought and died so that we could have a governing body that would look out for the people. This idea that government is anti-freedom has always been garbage since we live in a democracy and can vote people in and out. Freedom? They already use my tax dollars to execute people! I don't believe in capital punishment, where's the freedom there?!
Stop with the freedom argument. It's asinine!
Again, you are wrong. The government is not supposed to "do for the people what the people can't do for themselves". The government of the United States has some clearly articulated responsibilities in the Constitution.
As a family member of a person who serves in the Air Force, I will strongly disagree that people fought and died for the government, people fought and died to give us the ability to NOT be controlled by the government.
And let's understand the concept of "freedom" in American and in any functioning society. Any intelligent society understands that "freedom" many times needs to be reigned in for the betterment of the general public. That's why we have the freedom of speech in this country but yelling "fire" when there isn't one in a crowded area will land you in jail. If someone dies during that event, you will be in jail for a very long time. So clearly it's understand that while "freedom" is the goal, not all uses of "freedom" does the society good and some uses of "freedom" does society direct harm.
Nothing in life is perfect, especially when it has to be administered by a human. Health care is of vital importance to me because I struggle with debilitating pain and illness on a daily basis. I haven't been to a doctor in over a year. Why you ask? I can't afford it.
Employers do not currently care about their employees when they become ill. My husband suffered two strokes in a week; his employer's reaction? Pay us 25% more than your short-term disability payments to continue your benefits while you get well, or we'll drop you.
The only reason I've been holding on right now is because my husband and I share some basic medical issues which allowed for me to use his medication (including his asthma rescue inhalers) when I was in trouble. Now, he has no health care either, and you're telling me, that's just too bad? I don't think that's fair and I don't think anyone would feel the same if the shoe was on the other foot.
Nothing was going to be perfect but nothing is what the Repubs wanted as opposed to the Democrats who actually wanted to tackle the issue. I grew up poor and saw my mother and grandmother decide between getting their meds and eating that week. I can't let that image go in my head and so as much as I'm against abortion, the possible trillions of dollars this may mean in debt and feel that this could lead us down the road of become a country of enablers, no one should have to go through what my mother and grandmother went through in a country with such riches.
I think your comments approach what I said in my one word – ambivalent. It's good, but there is a price to pay, including our struggle with the change.
i'd rather try then not try. nothing human is perfect but we have to try.
I take exception to your statement that Republicans wanted nothing. The Republicans wanted to implement tort reform, allow individuals the ability to deduct the cost of health care on their income tax returns, and allow insurance companies to sell their products across state lines. All of which would result in lower premiums.
So, to say that the Republicans wanted to do nothing is not correct. They just don't want the government to be in charge of it.
Everything that is permitted by God has a purpose. Every person is in the position they are in at this time for a purpose. The racists rants would not have come roaring out with any other president. It was necessary to force the hate to the surface so we can wake from our “diversity” and “tolerance” dream and face reality. Abortion (a part of GOP ins until recently) policy is exactly as it’s been under Hyde. Ohio just brought a prisoner back from suicide attempt, so he could be alive for his scheduled execution. Our laws and the basis for them are rarely rational or free from hypocrisy. Gov requires us to insure cars and homes, and there no mass protests, but there’s protests about insuring human lives? That’s telling about what we value. I have ZERO fear. The “system”, “Government” or “feds” are simply a group of humans, and no human has more power than the God we serve.
I agree…we are required to insure cars and homes but there are no mass protests…SMH
I understand about the mass protests, but I'm also looking at who is protesting. Even if I could understand their position, it is impossible to hear them with all the hateful noise, calls for violence and loud threats to kill the president, etc. That doesn't exactly invite people to talk. The Tea Party screams should be at the GOP. They had the last end of Clinton's sitting-duck presidency and 8 years during Bush to put a plan on the table. We never saw it. The mass protest is going after the wrong targets. There was mass protests against legal slavery which made Africans property in America. Just because a protest is "mass" doesn't mean the basis for it is morally or legally correct.
Not true. You have the option to not have a car or rent a home. You would not be required to purchase insurance for that property. This is forcing someone to buy something and giving them no option not to purchase it.
Good point. However, the U.S. government does take money from us in the form of taxes, so they could actually "force" us to buy health insurance through the tax system. Isn't that how other government services are paid for?
Not completely accurate. You have to live SOMEWHERE. And if you rent, the cost of the mandatory insurance (as well as other fees) is factored into your rent. So whether you rent or own, you're paying the mandatory insurance. The same applies for transportation, unless you're walking or biking. The mandatory insurance is factored into the fees for buses, trains, etc. And even if you're walking or biking, the sidewalks and streets you're on are covered by someone's mandatory taxes.
i think there's always an option. with some of the things you listed, they appear to be preventative measures. if you don't purchase auto or home insurance, that is your perogative. but in the event something happens, the cost at the tail end seems more expensive. for those that do not purchase this gov't insurance, yes there is a penalty involved (ranging anywhere from $40-$60 per mth if i'm reading some data correctly). but would not the cost of NOT having the insurance, and falling ill be more costly to the individual?
and concerning a previous comment of yours…not all that thrilled with tort reform, but i do agree on the interstate competition of insurance companies…
I understand the desire to help evryone get healthcare but this bill is more about insurance than the healthcare system. It increases red tape and paper work which is already a huge problem. It does nothing to protect doctors from frivolous lawsuits which in turn would make accessibility easier. It assumes that healthcare is a right which it is not. A right is something that God has given to us that man cannot take away. And on top of that it involves the government in yet another part of our lives and i am sorry but I do not trust government with too much and now they have our health in their hands. It makes me nervous. I would be fine with healthcare reform that simplified the system made it easier to access safer for the doctors to practice and thereby reducing costs. But this doesn't do that. Not from what I have seen yet
I beg to differ with you. As Americans, we have many rights that are not God given, but given by our American government, and could be taken away by man. The right to bear arms, the right to vote, the right to remain silent, etc. I could go on and on, but you get my drift. God gives us the gift of life, and a heart and soul with which to love and serve Him. Using these gifts wisely, in accordance with is Word, is our job on this earth. The Sermon on the Mount pretty well explains what we are to do.
I feel like everyone has this "well, something is better than nothing" idea about this….as if there isn't 900 BILLION dollars involved, people's lives at stake, and the fact that we will be FINED if we choose not to partake in it. I also think it says something that not ONE Republican or Independent voted yes for this bill. That makes it totally a bipartisan bill and not one that was approved by the "majority".
I need health care. I want others to have it as well. But I don't think we should have settled for many of the things that we will now be FORCED to pay for.
Bipartisan means 2 parties…. so.. I get what you're saying but your words are a little off.
oops…thanks!
I'm all about everyone having the right preventative medicine and emergency care. However, having been a recipient of government healthcare for 5 years in the Army while on active duty and 5 years as a combat vet with a service connected disability, I can tell you that the quality of care will not be what civilians expect. ( I love and appreciate my government healthcare via the VA! They are good to me.)It will be hard to get appointments and the price tag will be crazy for the taxpayer. This new system will get abused like every other government system. It sucks that there may still be a loophole for abortions to be funded via this legislation as well. However, the sinfulness of this world and the sucky situations of life will have a greater impact on increased abortion then this 1 piece of legislation. Just my thoughts.
The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his BILL runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’" Luke 10:35
I am all for change. But for me, change is something that should help people.
If we want health care, then let's offer health care, but don't penalize people for not wanting to have it.. Or how about if a person can't afford health care under this new system… Then they fine that person for not having it.. If that person can't afford health care, how they going to afford a fine for not having what they can't afford?
I said hastening because this really is a great revelation to me that now is the time to start praying and hastening the return of Christ even more. I believe that the bible shows that things of this nature are inevitable in the end times. So for me, this bill passing is just another reason I am glad I know Jesus and have a personal relationship with Him… Without it, this might upset me, with this relationship I have, it just makes me want to get even closer to Him! That's why I am hastening His return here to earth!
Thanks for allowing everyone to have their opinions and speak them Shaun! Great men have great understanding. And understanding isn't I am right you are wrong… It's I have my opinion that I will share, but it's exactly that… my opinion.
Those who are worried about being “forced” need not worry. Brown v. Board has yet to be realized, and it’s been 50 years. Believe me, people who think they’re losing freedom and privacy have not read the Patriot Act. If you own a cellphone you have almost no privacy and little expectation of it, per Supreme Court. I have been advocating for more than 10 years and spend lots of time in medical facilities. Last year, I had a patient who spent SIX MONTHS STRAIGHT hospitalized. Most of the changes at the “care” level are already in place in major medical facilities and this bill simply implements them. Fear is hard to drum up when you already in medical hell daily.
I wrote the word "Ignored" because I felt my viewpoint (against this bill) was completely ignored (literally) by my Congressional representative (a Democrat in IL). Congress and the President ignored a majority of Americans. Openly mocked us, degraded us, and called us enemies. I am not their enemy and they are not my enemy.
I agree reform is needed. Just not this bill and not this way. I believe this bill was more about a power grab than reasonable, measured, fiscally responsible solutions. I'm not an ideologue, nor do I blindly follow what a political party tells me I should believe. I have no trust for either party or any politician.
"Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive." -C.S. Lewis
I don't understand why I keep hearing Republicans say "a majority of Americans." Polls are notoriously inaccurate. Plus, the last poll I saw had Americans split in half on the issue.
USA Today: "By 49%-40%, those polled say it was "a good thing" rather than a bad one that Congress passed the bill." But like you say, there is room for error. Yes, it is roughly evenly split.
I'm not a Republican. I support neither party. Please don't assume.
There are plenty of polls that show what I wrote is accurate. And some that show it is inaccurate.
So let's ignore all polls that support or oppose our viewpoint then.
For me, the concern is about how poorly the government seems to run most things. There always seems to be so much mis-managment and over spending. But, something needed to be done.
This is a legitimate concern and I'm sure we could all come up with good examples. But in my opinion, the insurance system we have is no more efficient than the government.
There is so misinformation surrounding this bill that when you try to sort it out it gives you a headache. At the core of this discussion is do we believe health insurance is a privilege or a right. The current health care system that many hold dear today was created back in the 40's's and 50 and was based on a system where men (white) were the major bread winner and women were stay at home moms. Minorities were not even included in this mix. The average lifespan was about 50, 35 was considered middle age. Much of what we know about medicine had yet to be discovered, Most people died from illness that we now have common treatment for. There was no such thing as preventative medicine because we did not believe we could prevent many conditions. This is the system that the current insurance industry was created for. It was to cover catastrophic illness. Things that most likely would kill you. Advocating to keep the system we have is like advocating to go back to using horse and buggies or the telegraph. Most people don't even know what that is . Every industrialized nation provides for the health and well being of their citizens. While many are screaming they are losing their Freedom , there are many more laws that infringe on your freedom.
Children are required to attend school until a certain age that's the law, you are mandated to have auto insurance, that's the law, Georgia still has Blue laws which prevents you from buying liquor on Sundays. Also while you are exercising your freedom, those of us that have health insurance are subsidizing those who can't or won't get insurance. Why are we not taking to the streets decrying all of these laws,? Because we know as a civilized progressive society, there are laws that are necessary for the common good. So is the case with health care reform It is not a perfect bill, but there has never been a perfect bill passed. And to this issue of abortion, the bill does not cover abortion. The current law under the Hyde Amendment prevents the use of Federal funds for abortion. That has been the case for many years. Medicaid does not cover abortion , Federal Employee Health Plans don't cover abortion, military plans don't cover abortion. The one thing I wish people would do is be honest about what they are really upset about. Cause I am not buying that we are so upset about a heath care bill, but did not take to the streets to prevent the country from going to war. No one carried ugly signs under the last administration showing their displeasure about rising deficits. So be honest about the real source of your outrage.
And let the church say AMEN!!! Thank you for this post – my sentiments exactly, especially when it comes to mandated education. I don't have children, yet half of my property taxes are covering education – that is, educating OTHER PEOPLE'S KIDS. So someone who has 4 or 5 kids can sit at home all day and not work, and I'M paying for their kids to go to school? And yet no one seems to have a problem with this. Just like no one has a problem with kids being mandated to go to school. Is that socialism? No? So how is this new health care system? Let's stop the hypocrisy, people!
What people also seem to forget/not want to remember is that this can change if things don't work out. It's not set in stone. Give it a few years, see how things go, and if it's really as horrible as people think, vote Democrats out and vote in Republicans who will reverse it. Geesh, people act like this is the nail in the coffin for the U.S.
Nobody can MAKE us do anything, not even God, he gives us a choice. To punish someone for not wanting something is wrong. This is about freedom. Now, we need reform, and I applaud this president for confronting this issue, but this bill will allow abortion. An executive order IS NOT LAW! What did the president do as soon as he took office? Look up Washington Post article on Jan. 24, lifting a ban on funding for abortions in other countries. I want everyone to have access to healthcare, but that needs to be the focus; not hiring 16,000 IRS agents to police this, not funding abortions (Ex. 21:22-25 ), and no backroom deals ie: bribes(Prov. 15:27). They need to focus on providing healthcare and make that their main focus.
Children under the age of 18 are required to go to school. Parents and children both are punished for not doing so. It's considered breaking the law. Why no outcry over this? This is considered freedom, too. Children should have a choice over whether or not they go to school. Or at least their parents should, right? God gave us a choice. This is about freedom.
Can you imagine how many dumb people we would have walking around if we thought like this? I guess that's wrong, but having sick/dying people walking around is okay.
Win! That is the best analogy for this argument! Sadly most Americans value freedom above sacrifice. "Don't limit my freedom, even if it means my neighbor loses everything for being sick!" I would hope Christians would be putting the "least of these" needs before their own, but it seems with all the ones protesting this bill, they are not.
Here's an argument: Second Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms. The government has said that we have a right to healthcare in the US and we will all be forced to purchase it. I think we should all be forced to purchase a gun, too. After all its our right.
Not Federal Law. Education is under the purview of the states.
Sorry because I'm not really answering your question…I just wanted to comment that "Scaredtowatchfoxnewsortalktoconservativesinfeartheyllquoteglennbeck" is HILARIOUS!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! So creative. But, I completely agree!!! That's part of why it's so funny!!! Hahaha. Reading that just made my day better…. :-D
Nadine, as the creator of the word, "Scaredtowatchfoxnewsortalktoconservativesinfeartheyllquoteglennbeck" I'm glad i could make your day better. The thing about living in GA is, everyone (almost) is conservative. I don't watch Glenn Beck. But, by 10:00 am, I can assure you that i can tell you exactly what was said on Glenn Beck the night before, because it becomes everyone's arguing points. =-) I'm glad you agree. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone in this crazy world…
You make a good point – we should think for ourselves and not just regurgitate whatever our favorite TV blabber or congressperson says. I think this is why America is so extremely split on issues and consensus is not reached – we want "our side" to win, and be right (or left, lol).
The word that I used to summarize my reaction to the passage of the health bill is "enslaved". Enslaved is exactly what you and I, our children, their children, their children's children and generations beyond are going to be in order to pay for this coverage. The bill is estimated to cost $940 billion with a B. Where is that money going to come from? That's right – taxpayers' pockets. We are putting ourselves in tremendous national debt and we will be enslaved to that debt, serving dollars instead of serving our Lord.
I work in the health insurance industry and have for 25 years. I am very much in favor of providing affordable, good quality health care for everyone. I just don't believe that enslaving generations to come is the way to do it.
I would argue that the health insurance industry has "enslaved" us just as much. Those who don't have health insurance or can't get it still can eventually get health care – by going to the emergency room and having government pay for it.
I would rather have crappy healthcare that covered everyone than awesome healthcare that was exclusive to some. If George Bush would have been pushing healthcare I can guarantee most of the Christians who are against this bill would be for it. There seems to be a lot of FUD (fear uncertainty and doubt) when it comes to the Obama administration and most of this comes from people believing what they hear on Fox "<s>News</s>" (see extreme right wing opinion).
I have no clue how Christians can be against a bill that helps people in need. The only explanation I can come up with is that they have been brainwashed (by people like Glenn Beck).
Sweeping generalizations and making assumptions about those who oppose this bill and why they dislike it (or support it for that matter) are somewhat frustrating and sadly typical nonstarter arguments. Why not discuss the ideas, core issues, details and long term consequences/advantages of this bill rather than just assume people are brainwashed (which is wholly untrue)?
Why can't Christians not support the bill because the Bible says, "The borrower is slave to the lender?" And we don't want to see our future being mortgaged?
Then lets get out of Iraq and Afghanistan. I don't see Christians outraged at the money spent on war, but when it comes to helping "the least of these," we are suddenly concerned about our future? Worrying about money?
Doesn't the bible say "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? (Matt 6:26)"
I'm all for helping the least of these. I would much rather see us in the Church to step up in this area.
Making people reliant on government and politicians(either party) for their health insurance/care and forcing those who can afford health insurance under this plan's tentacles is part of my beef. They could cover those who can't afford insurance in other ways without forcing those that can afford it as is to be under this plan. It would cost a fraction of what this bill will cost. By bringing us all under this bill, it is more than just a "good deed" to help people. It is a power grab.
Insurance companies are businesses. They will not survive under this plan without raising their premiums. And many will not be able to afford to stay in business in 3-4 years from now as a result of this plan. They are not evil. They provide a service that of course isn't perfect. Many people have jobs in that industry that would be lost.
Some ideas and concepts intended to help people have deep consequences long term.
This current discussion has nothing to do with Iraq or Afghanistan.
The Church has had over 200 years to step up in this area…as have other "charity" organizations. It hasn't happened.
I agree that insurance companies are businesses and need to survive, But they must stop the greed at the top and adapt to serving more customers more equitibly.
The Church has had over 200 years to step up in this area…as have other "charity" organizations. It hasn't happened.
I agree that insurance companies are businesses and need to survive, But they must stop the greed at the top and adapt to serving more customers more equitibly.
I'm not sure about your point. Are you saying Christians shouldn't borrow and lend?
"If George Bush would have been pushing healthcare I can guarantee most of the Christians who are against this bill would be for it."
I'm not sure that is true. George Bush supported illegal immigration reform but most of the people from his own party were against him.
Now it might be true that Obama could propose Republican ideas and Republicans would oppose him.
I just want to make sure everyone one knows this bill does not provide HEALTHCARE, it is creating HEALTH INSURANCE. They are 2 very different things. One helps people , the other costs money.
Sadly, the opinions on healthcare reform divide along race, class, gender, and age lines. The encouraging news is that 49% of Americans now feel this was a good idea vs. 40% still opposed. Similar outcries were heard when civil rights, war on poverty, and other needed changes were made. The furor will die down, the country will be better off, and those who were so adamantly opposed will participate in healthcare coverage just like they do in medicare and social security. And, many will do so without even knowing government is involved. As one Tea Party woman shouted, "I don't want government involved in my Medicare!" Go figure.
With the subsidies that are going to be available, the law will be well-accepted. Ultimately, the main people complaining will be the taxpayers in the higher brackets that will be funding the subsidies.
For all of those who think FOX News is one-sided and the only ones against this or at least how it has been handled please watch this clip from CNN-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGXmZ5sOGzE
I didn’t give a “one word” but if I had it would have been: Betrayed.
As unhappy as I am with this decision though I have to remind myself that this life is not what it’s all about. This didn’t surprise God. Nothing (including this) changes the fact that He loves us relentlessly and that none of us are getting what we really deserve. We have so much more to live for.
I would be all for a bill that would make provisions for everyone to have access to the healthcare they need. Unfortunately, the bill that has been created has been drafted by people who are biased and definitely have their own agenda. The only people who have any input into this legislation is large lobbying interests and politicians. When a decision effects EVERYONE in the country, then EVERYONE should have their say and we should search for consensus.
Of course, that would require placing everyone on equal footing, with all perspectives being vaild. Additionally, it would mean that everyone would have to sacrifice a little of their wants to make sure all of the needs were met. It would mean making a commitment to making the tough decisions that need to be made over the next decade or more.
I personally find all of my representatives more concerned with their personal power, preserving their seat, standing up for their party, and hacking down others who disagree with them than they are for the greater good and a commitment to the long, arduous work of finding a long-term solution that is healthy for individuals, for healthcare providers, and for the country.
All good points. But remember, we vote for these reps. One problem is congress has a very low approval rating, but when we rate our own congressperson, most think that individual is doing great. We have to take responsibility for our votes.
Yes we do vote for these reps. And Yes, I have always taken my right to vote seriously and I sit down write my reps often (much easier with email BTW). I have been satisfied in the fact that I have made opinions known to my congress people as I don't expect them to be able to reflect their constituents' ideals unless we are vocal about what they are. I have not, however, been a person who pickets, for my own personal beliefs. With that said, I am considering asking my neighbors to be more vocal about their beliefs. I certainly don't assume I'm 100% right. However, I don't trust that my congress people are doing their part to find out what most of their constituents want. I think they just listen to people who yell the loudest and from whom they get what they personally desire.
It seems that most people agree that at least some of the people who voted for the bill will likely loose their seat for that vote. Do you think those people were voting on principle or some other reason since it seems that their immediate political futures will be worse for having voted for the bill?
I posted this on Monday:
Reasons I love this bill:
1. People can get help that need help
2. I can stay on my parents health insurance for a couple more years. Which in effect can be a negative thing (see this tweet and reasons why I do not like this bill number 3)
3. Canada cannot make fun of us anymore
4. Being a Women no longer means that you have a pre-existing medical condition (ask Nancy about that one)
5. We are sticking it to the man (the insurance companies. except for they will just stick it back and raise insurance rates)
Reasons I DO NOT love this bill:
1. Premiums rise out of control
2. The issue is still not fixed
3. I will not be getting married until I am 26 now because of the ability to stay on my parents insurance
4. We will run out of doctors
5. The ER will be flooded with people who have a cough (okay that might be a stretch)
Here is the post:
http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/cspan-ratings-and...
I feel Optimistic. Any progress is great progress to me. Most people would to say "well, he hasn't done this or accomplished that." … but what about what he has done. It takes time to change the situation that the world is in.
President Obama came into presidency when the world was a mess. In fact, he was the first president in a long time to enter presidency when the world was in the state that it's in. Therefore, I personally feel Optimistic.
Congress must be punished for doing this against the will of the majority. Leftism is, innately, anti-Christian.
And Obama is a deceitful man-worshiper.
The Church is doing it. One small example of what I mean: http://byfaithonline.com/page/in-the-world/while-...
The Church has stepped up, it just needs to step up more.
The greed you refer I'm sure is the issue in some cases, but hardly the norm in any business large or small. Only God knows the heart. The question is where does this behavior and politicians need for more power come from? It comes from sin and a distorted worldview.
We should focus on the deeper issues of where the worldviews of our culture are taking us. That road has reaped a growing focus on self and moral relativism.
"Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive." -C.S. Lewis