I am constantly startled by the boldness of our psychopaths. I would not have believed that all of our Republican pols are more than willing to see thousands die each year through lack of medical care. Ours is supposed to be a Christian nation. Anyone who studied theology seriously knows that Jesus supported care for each and every person in need of it. He was alleged at one point to have blown his stack at those collecting monies for themselves and their religious buildings.
As one who studied theology here and abroad, I was taken by this indication of care — whether or not he was alleged to be the son of G-d. If there is such a benevolent being — I have my doubts — then we would all be his/her children. Not long after I departed membership in churches the word went around that “G-d is dead!” It made for a salable book title.
It had become clear that the best minds were leaving religion — some with kind hearts remained — but at their own risk. Our greedy corporations — particularly those with medical connections — are the paradigm of Christianity that we are watching emerge now — those tea party types. Our Supreme Court has really unleashed them and I fear that we are now facing dangerous times. When will torture become the Christian answer again to dealing with enemies? Perhaps it has already.
We have not quite returned to burning thousands of ‘witches’. But we may be watching the cut off of as many from affordable medical care which is tantamount to witch burning in slow motion — along with children, too, of course.
I happen to be on a heavy pain killer to quell the effects of a bone spur pressing on an inoperable spinal nerve. I am one of the lucky ones with Medicare and GHI covering the additional 20%.
But my heart goes out to those who do not have my good fortune — quite a few millions, I gather, in the only major democracy which denies medical care to all.
Hopefully Obama can get the reforms through the Republican psychos.
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“A war is just if there is no alternative, and the resort to arms is legitimate if they represent your last hope.” (Livy cited by Machiavelli)
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Ed Kent [blind copies]
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackThe bible also says that the “poor will be with you always.” Some by choice others not. Are you aware of the existance of well paid people with families that choose to give up the cost of health care by choice so they can get it free?? Some of them live in beautiful homes and have the latest cars. Then there are people who thru no fault of their own do not have health insurance. They are the ones I feel for. It’s not right that some abuse the system and others work their butts off to pay their bills.
The bible also says that the “poor will be with you always.” Some by choice others not. Are you aware of the existance of well paid people with families that choose to give up the cost of health care by choice so they can get it free?? Some of them live in beautiful homes and have the latest cars. Then there are people who thru no fault of their own do not have health insurance. They are the ones I feel for. It’s not right that some abuse the system and others work their butts off to pay their bills. When you can weed out the cheaters then universal might be accepted.
I just wanted to add when you can weed out the cheaters then universal might be accepted.
This article reads like the heavy pain medication has quelled your ability to think clearly.
Everyone wants health care reform but not by some losing and some getting. I too am thankful for medicare but also know if this thing goes through, my benefits are going to suffer. I don’t believe health care is a right, I worked for mine! Most states have benefits for those who cannot afford it, they have child care and indigent care. Those who can afford it and don’t have it are not my responsibilty. watch this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=G44NCvNDLfc
Jesus charged every individual person to care for the needy…he did not say the government should provide it…at no point in time did he say Caesar should take care of everyone.
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“I have seen a growing number of liberal articles being printed which attempt to paint conservative Christians as hippocrites for opposing the healthcare reform bill. Let me first say that I am overjoyed that modern day liberals could take the time out of their busy day to find and crack open a bible, but am disturbed that they seem to have had an ulterior motive in doing so.”
Those who don’t believe what you do are “psychos???”
You are on medication
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