Responsibility: Myth? Part II

Alrighty, now that you've heard my responsibility speech I'll give you the other side of my thoughts :o)

I believe healthcare reform has HUGE potential. I don't agree with everything in it, or what's written between the lines or in fine print. Yes I'm a fine print reader :oP  But if handled correctly it could be successful. Don't get me wrong, it's not going to "fix" America but it may help put us on the right track.

I received a call from my dad yesterday. He'd read my blog & wanted to talk about his thoughts on the reform. There are things that he doesn't agree with and things he does. He is one of the 40 million people in America WITHOUT healthcare. He has diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, & has been hospitalized for all 3. For someone is who currently out of work because of our shitty economy & his illnesses, how do you think he'll afford to pay those hospital bills? He can't. He'll sit by & pray that the hospital is kind enough to write it off. He'll try to sign up for disability but that could take years & in the meantime how does he pay his bills? He can't. So many people are currently in his situation across America. We are one of the richest countries in the world & we cannot take care of our sick and/or elderly. Healthcare Reform could help that.

I don't agree with anyone being penalized if they choose NOT to accept healthcare. You see, we are a healthy family. We don't get sick often. There have been times in my life where it was easier/cheaper for me to pay doctor's visits out of my pocket rather than pay for health insurance. It's true. So I can understand why some would choose to go without it. But on the other hand, it's healthcare provided for you, why wouldn't you take advantage of that?

I could sit the whole day & highlight the pros & cons. We could go back and forth. I can see both arguing sides, they both have good points. But in the end what can it really hurt to give this reform a try. If it doesn't work then we'll scrap it and try again. & I'll just end by saying that had we taken greater responsibility for ourselves, our actions or lack thereof, & others, there would be no reason for this debate that has, once again, split our country in half.

I guess one thing I'll never understand is how someone can be so for or against something that they would let their opinions ruin friendships or use it as justification for being simply horrible to other people. Case in Point: