The second most important issue facing Americans is Health Care. It falls slightly behind an immoral war based on lies and neither issue will resolve itself. As a concerned and wide awake American, I want to know more and I want to know how I can help to make it better.
It really, REALLY bugs me that I am not able to see the film Sicko. I understand that it is now being shown in over 700 theaters nation-wide but no theater in the Baton Rouge, LA area has it. It is being talked about and blogged about and sadly Baton Rougeans are not privy to the facts. We can not intelligently debate the movie from either side due to the fact that we haven’t had the opportunity to see it. Of course Baton Rouge is not the only city in America that refuses to show this movie. There are thousands more. That must be one powerful movie! It must be capable of swaying public opinion to the breaking point. Somebody with a lot to lose must really be afraid for too many people to see it. I hope all of my neighbors here in Red Stick will make it a point to rent this one when it comes out on DVD. There must be a reason why they don’t want us to see it folks. And yes I have called the Regal Cinema Corporate office to request it and I have emailed them numerous times. Still, no Sicko in Baton Rouge. Regardless of what you think about Michael Moore you might ought to be suspicious of something that the big insurance companies are worried about. I know it is hard to discern the truth in this day and age with the media of television, radio and the Internet coming at us 24/7. So I accept the fact that anyone and everyone could be lying to me. Then I decide which will do me more harm if it is the truth. If the message that the big insurance companies are more interested in profit than my health is true, I have a lot at stake. And if the hospitals and doctors get oh say 80% of their income from the big insurance companies, then if and when I’m rolled into the ER should I relax and know that I am safe and will be well cared for or should I worry? If this memo is only half true, either half, should I maybe find out more?
Wolf Blitzer interviewed Michael Moore on The Situation Room last week. Blitzer and Dr. Sanjay Gupta challenged Moore on his facts in Sicko. Then when Moore pointed out that the facts in his movie Fahrenheit 9/11 are indeed facts, in spite of Blitzer debunking them as lies in 2004, Blitzer seemed to be flustered. Moore demained an apology which he never got. The interview got rather heated. The following night Moore continued battling for the truth on Larry King’s show. This movie is the focus of a national debate yet we don’t have it playing here in Baton Rouge. We do have 22 screens of cartoons though, in case you’re interested.
I bet I’m not the only one with an interest in the Health Care issue … here is more dialogue. And with Internet access and a little time, it is fairly easy to check the facts. Shame on you CNN! Dr. Gupta and others keep telling me that the wait to see a doctor in Canada is very long. I’ve asked several Canadians by the way, and they all said the wait is not that bad. In fact, my Canadian counter-parts who visit the Emergency Room report waits of no more than an hour. I would love to hear anyone’s story of a trip to the Emergency Room in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where you received medical attention that took less than an hour. (Maybe I just have lousy luck.) And when sick, Canadians are usually able to see a doctor that day or the next. Most Canadians when asked will admit that even though their system is not perfect, they would NOT trade it for our system. They would never come here for the health care!
I did happen to see President Bush talk about the issue of health care while in Ohio this past week. But before he blames me for my medical expenses, I have never smoked, I eat a low-fat-vegetarian diet, and I am not nor have I ever been excessively overweight. I have always been conscientious about my health, eating right and getting exercise.
“I like the idea of people making decisions that are — that will, one, enhance their health, and two, save money. The doc told me that — we were looking at one of these brilliant heart guys working for him. You’re not going to believe the technology in this hospital, by the way. If you’re a Cleveland resident, you ought to be proud of this hospital. It’s unbelievable. (Applause.)
He said something pretty wise, though. He said, you can have all the technology that man can conceivably create, but if you continue to smoke, we’re going backwards. If you’re not exercising, if you’re not taking care of the body yourself, all the technology isn’t going to save your life. In other words, there is a certain responsibility that we have as citizens to take care of ourselves. And a health savings account actually provides a financial incentive for you to do that.” George W. Bush
Sure, in a perfect world no one would get sick but I am certain that no matter how a person lives his/her life you CAN get terribly sick and need medical care. I just hope everyone has lots and lots of money to save in their personal “health savings account” because it sounds to me like you are on your own.
Michael Moore’s letter to CNN (Open Letter to CNN ) says it all. SHAME ON CNN. Where is the free press the First Amendment guarantees? As an American, I welcome opposing views on any particular topic. I think if Dr. Gupta has concerns about American Health Care and how to fix it we would love to hear those concerns. Lies are never welcome. We want a media we can trust will never report lies. A debate of the issues, yes. Distorted truth, propaganda, lies, NEVER. I will not trust anything Dr. Gupta has to say from now on and if and when I turn on CNN, I will check their facts for myself.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackAttacks on Michaell Moore will not fix the health system in the United States–I will be the first to admit that the system in our country is not perfect either.
The best thing about the Canadian health care is that there is no dicrimination — if you are sick , you get the treatment–leave your check book home–there may be some waiting for certain elective procedures–if you have something urgent , you are seen almost immediately.
The scenes in his movie concerning the finger reattachments were done in our local limb clinic at no cost to the patient–what you saw was true.
You are lucky to have MR Moore fighting on your behalf–don`t let big corporations dictate what is best for you!!!!
Dr Michael Popovich–Ontario , Canada.
CNN.com has really dropped the ball on the Sicko coverage, and it’s persuaded me (a longtime reader) to switch to the NYT and Slate for my daily news coverage. Today’s piece, entitled “CNN’s response to Michael Moore” is shamelessly political in its analysis and a pathetic attempt at self-preservation. Just take the “CNN Response” to “Point No. 1″: the CNN perspective deliberately ignores Moore’s main issue with Gupta’s critique of Sicko’s use of the Cuba health care system comparison (at number 39, relative to the US, at 37), in that Gupta tried to frame the relevance of Cuba’s (barely) lower ranking as somehow supportive of American expenditures and standards. This completely misses the point, that being that, because as a country, we spend about $6000 more per person in health care costs, our quality of care should be significantly better than a third world country that has been under the thumb of economic sanctions for decades. CNN.com’s continued feigned ignorance, throughout this “official response,” is appalling.
Through the Sicko coverage, CNN.com has exposed itself as a sad band of pretend journalists. It should be ashamed of itself. I for one will be taking my eyeballs elsewhere in the future.
Until the chief FDA executive is executed for the corruption and all the deaths caused by their complicity with pharmacy companies this nation will never get well. Start with the leaders and stop the corruption and gang like mafia tactics that are embedded in the FDA. American citizens losing their lives and money to these crooks is the real crime. Insurance companies are no better and should be regulated into doing what is right.
You don’t know what an immoral war is. Health care needs to be fixed. Law schools need to be closed and Med scholls need to be opened. Health insurance should be outlawed and costs would correct itself. Health care would eventually be available to all. Economics is the only way to correct a wrong and “FEELING” this way or that won’t do anything. That’s the way it is….
Amusing. Michael Moore, the reigning grand master of lies and misrepresentation, is complaining about perceived dishonesty. I think the socialists are going to need to find a frontman with a little more sophistication.
Nothing is free children, no matter what the commies tell you.
Who said it was free?
I am willing and able to work for a change.
AND I am pleased to say we now have the non-fiction film “Sicko” playing in Baton Rouge. Which just goes to show, if you ask and ask and ask, you shall receive.
Thank you Rave Motion Pictures!
Lets stop being stupid and ignorant and intellectually lazy. What on earth is anyone thinking when they attack Michael Moore? When the bad news comes you check the validity of the news. Even if you think the movie is untrue and manipulative and lying by omission (like the news media) - you check the validity of the report. Mr. Moore just served up the truth about the lack of American Health Care and, had he tried to make it look good which would be virtually impossible, it would have been like putting a smile on the corpse.
We need a BLOG site that informs everyone where Health care is failing details not opinions.
We need a BLOG site that informs everyone what prescription drug companies are doing or not details not opinions.
We need a BLOG site that informs everyone what the news media said and what they left out by name, location and date.
If politicians are in their pocket we need names. You won’t get it on on the evening news. You know that, instead we have to listen to endless reports about Paris Hilton’s little lapse of sobriety while millions are being savaged by our lheath system. That is manipulative and done to distract us from reality. Truth is, sorry Paris, we don’t give a dam about your little upscale problem.
And listen up, don’t allow the boys in D.C. to get Jeevis McNasty in Nowheresville, Middle America to start the conspiracy blog. That’s what they will do to throw you off the scent. Just get the facts and decide for yourself. Anyone? If I new how to do it, I would. I know your out there, lets get organized. Names, dates, location … just the facts … the truth will set us free. It is all about What We Can Prove, not what we think or what we think we know … facts people … lets gather the data and go after the bums.
Our healthcare is even worse than Michael Moore is trying to tell us. Even though,we are paying through our taxes for more than half of the healthcare in this country (federal,state,county employees,veterans,Medicaid and Medicare for poor and aged;and illegal immigrants) we may bot be able to afford our own. It costs $1,000.00 per month for a family of four.
What’s even worse, medical errors and infections in hospitals are very high. Check Pennsylvania’s statistics which are available online.
Also shameful, is the fact that half of our bankruptcies are due to medical bills.
The only thing Michael Moore can do to improve the costs of health care is for the fat a** to lose some weight. Obesity and our horrible diets are what is causing health care to suffer in this country. It is about time that we can toss the chips and soda, pick up a carrot and go run a couple of miles.
Oh yeah, and STOP BLAMING THE MAN FOR YOUR PROBLEMS!!!!
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