I believe that somewhere along Society's growth pattern we decided that we shouldn't be responsible for ourselves, that the government owed us. So we've ultimately laid all our problems at the governments feet & said "Fix it". & in turn they've tried to do exactly what we asked. Unfortunately it's left us a bunch of whiny, sniveling brats. The govt now has so much control that many fear our "freedom" is about to become govt ran. We've only done this to ourselves. Ask and you shall receive but there's great responsibility and consequences that follow. Be careful what you ask for.
So the govt did it's best & tried to fix our problems. What we didn't realize is that it COSTS MONEY. We pay more in taxes. Did you think the govt help was going to be free?? So we're taxed to the point that every day life is a struggle. As if it wasn't bad enough when we laid all our problems at the gov'ts door in the first place. So in the end we ALL fucked up. The govt shouldn't have coddled us & handed our fix to us. They should have taught us responsibility, made us responsible for our actions, & gave us the tools we needed to fix it on OUR OWN, without handouts. As a society we should hold ourselves & each other more responsible for our well-being. At what point did we become such selfish pricks?? There are so many people out there who have the means to help other people but refuse. Why? "Those with the ability have the greatest responsibility."
“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.” & this folks, is exactly what we are dealing with today, the consequences of letting someone else hold up our end of the bargain. The gov'ts job includes justice, equality, & an obligation to provide economic stability. Now here's where I may piss a few people off. No where in the list of jobs the govt is supposed to uphold does it include Healthcare. Sorry but it doesn't. It SHOULD include setting up standards for healthcare making it fair & equal for everyone, ensuring that the healthcare system doesn't rip us all a new asshole. We shouldn't be without healthcare because we have a pre-existing condition or we can't afford it. Healthcare should be AFFORDABLE & available for ALL. There should be restrictions put on doctors/specialists/drug companies charges. It should be FAIR, whether it's based on your yearly income or medical needs.
I understand that healthcare is essential. But it comes back to this: America was founded to be a country of free, independent individuals & we've slowly become a country dependent on it's government. The more we ask of them, the more we pay for it. It's time to stand up & take responsibility for ourselves & others. This new Healthcare Reform is NOT going to fix our problems.
Did you know that the most prevalent illnesses can be avoided by simply taking better care of yourself? TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
FYI: I currently have family members who cannot afford healthcare. These same family members have diseases/illnesses that require constant attention. I am in NO WAY saying that "oh well you should be on your own". I am saying that the government should make healthcare FAIR & AFFORDABLE so the people in need the most can get the care & medication necessary. I will help my family in any way I can because I have the means. I'll pay for the medication, I'll pay the doctor's bills, etc. I am taking responsibility for others welfare. I am taking responsibility of MY OWN by eating better & exercising. It's got to start somewhere.
“We have a Bill of Rights. What we need is a Bill of Responsibilities.” ~Bill Maher
*No worries, this isn't the end of my thoughts, just pausing*
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