Healthcare and the Golden Rule

Supposedly we are a "Christian Nation" but if you listen to almost any discussion concerning health care reform, you can't help but wonder if we practice what we preach. People who can't afford to pay for health insurance whether they are citizens or not are just as human as you and I and I would hope that none of us would turn our backs on an injured or sick person just because they don't have money or citizenship. Who among you would insist on being given preferential treatment over a young child who is suffering? If you pay for more than what you get for health insurance and part of your money is being "properly" used to help others, can you not look upon this as treating others as you would like to be treated. Pray about it! As long as I can afford to pay for my health insurance and I believe the money is being properly used for not only my healthcare but also for other human beings in need, I regard that money as part of my contribution to society.

Comments

[Cryin' for the Dyin']

[this is good] Right on. When there is a difference between what one is and what they do they have to take predictable long measured steps. One thin strand of spagettini can cause them to pause--possibly feel--beyond self indulgance.

[Duck]

[this is good] Yeah Dad. I agree totally. :-)

[Duck]

[this is good] YOU should write to George Voinovich. He never listens to me cause I never voted for him. He just sends me insulting replies to my e-mails. He needs to hear from people like you.

[tracy]

[this is good] I like it your healthcare article,Dad!! you are so right! Alot of people would rather go on a "MISSION TRIP" to some far off country and "HELP" others... when really their rich families just want to brag about sending their kid to some place like zimbabwe and the kid

[SURIN]

[this is good] I agree with you that preaching is not the ultimate solution of any problem. However your advise could lead someone to a healthy status. But I would say instead of preaching could we not involved in direct physical support for those who cannot afford money for their medication. We could be generous enoough if we have some to share even money to them. Of course it is difficult but not impossible.

[Tony]

Hello..I have said..in a high priced medical (mostly private) facility..'If they (we) want to make it..they will have to socialize'..staying away form the derogatory 'poltical use' nature of socialize..with respect to medicine and education there just aren't any other options I can see..Peace Tony