I am confused about how so many people complain that as a Christian country we should be allowed to have prayer in school and we fight to the end on whether the Then commandments are hanging in our courthouses. I think Jesus told us that we would be judged by how we feed the hungry, clothe the naked and visit the sick. I don't think that what matters is whether the ten commandments are posted or even if we have christian nativity scenes in our public parks
It seems to me that the fight over the health care reform is over how much money we will spend on those who do not have insurance. The senators and representatives have very good health care plans plus they will have a great pension when they leave office. The elected senators and representatives who have voted against the health care reform are voting to put more money into the coffers of the insurance and pharmaceutical companies. They may have been given money from the lobbyists from those companies. I think I was informed that the insurance companies have been spending $2.1 million a day to defeat the reform.
When are we going to take care of our neighbor? What about the people who turn 19 on their next birthday? What about the people who have lost their jobs and soon will lose their insurance? Do you know anyone who has insurance that has low premiums, low deductible and pays 100%?
So many people have vocalized the fear that our nation is becoming a socialist country. Do people not realize that Medicare, Social Security, the Veterans program and Medicaid are government programs? Truly, I am more fearful of the huge corporations, the banks, and investors on Wall Street than being a socialist.
We are in a financial mess right now because of the oil companies, lending institutions; the insurance, pharmaceutical companies and Wall Street have had a heyday without regulation. We are paying a large debt because of two wars. Some of the above groups have made a lot of money from the wars. Not only have the CEO's made sure they received huge salaries but they have benefited from a huge tax break for the last several years.
Then on Thursday, Jan. 21, our Supreme Court made it legal for corporations to give as much money as they want to people who are running for office. this scares be much much more than too much government.
The American Dream is that we have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The right to life means more than being born. It means the right to sufficient food, clothing, shelter, health care, and education, and employment.
I for one want health care reform that will ensure a choice of affordable health care plans regardless of pre-existing conditions ... close gaps in prescription coverage for those on Medicare ... and enhance the quality of health care. We need reform for our older Americans and those who do not have coverage.
When I understand why those who want to fight for our Christian rights show their fruits by being Christ like then I won't be confused.
