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We don't need a Civil War...Or Health Care Reform?

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Windermere Peninsula Properties

 Care is a choiceThe debate over Health care today is not about health care. While many on both sides are able to paint a grim picture of the outcome if we do not fix the issue, one way or another. This is not the issue.

We can all agree that things are not going the way that they should. That costs are out of control and that no one should be denied needed care.

But this argument is as much about health care as the civil war was about slavery. Neither side is fighting for or against anyone to have or not have medical care.

The battle is over rights. Just as it was during the civil war and if you think about it any war.

The real decision or choice is how much power are you personally willing to hand over to the government for safe keeping? Do you trust them? Who are they?

The Government that is frequently called "them" and "they" is "You and me." We elect them and we can unelect them. When we complain about the "system" we are admitting failure on our part to act.

It is a big job. This is a large nation with an enormous debt and choices made today will carry through for generations to come. For as long as we have a Nation of the people, by the people and for the people we will be personally charting our Nations course.

So lets ask the question. Do you want to be personally responsible for John Doe's health care? Do you want to find the money to provide it? Do you want to make the call deciding what is next for Mr. Doe? Do you want that responsibility?

Or do you want to put the power back in Mr. Doe's hands. Let him decide the next step either with the advice from his doctors or not. Isn't it his call?

When it comes down to it we are really in a battle to retain our rights. To be the one who makes the call in our own lives. To have the powers that were granted to us in the constitution. The only thing proposed to be denied are the rights of the American People.

Just as in the Civil War we are in the fight for our Nation, our rights, and the continuance of democracy. Do not allow those in power to let you think this is about health care. It is about retaining a right you have or letting another hold all the power. Once you hand over your rights, It will be a battle to get them back.

Lets make the call now. Lets fight to retain our rights as American citizens and not be fooled by the talk of politicians. Lets see this issue for what it is and what it is capable of stealing. You may not realize it until it is past, so take a good hard look now.

Is the debate really about your health care or about your rights? Your voice is free...share it!

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Comments (16)

Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

Dinah...........We the People

Oct 09, 2009 01:12 AM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Dinah, Great post. With the history of our government expanding any program, it's tough to support anything they do. It is truly about the people and I don't think they get it anymore.

Oct 09, 2009 02:15 AM
Bonnie Vaughan
Scranton, PA
CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers - Lackawanna & Surroundin

Dinah,  Nice post. Great minds can tackle the health care dilemma and come up with a workable solution that does not infringe on the rights of the masses.  Unfortunately those great minds are not currently in Washington.

I oppose health care reform, not because I am mindless of the plight of the uninsured, but because I am mindful of the rights of all Americans.

Oct 09, 2009 02:55 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Dinah - excellent post, you hit the nail on the head, it is a choice between personal freedom and government control of our lives.

Oct 09, 2009 02:59 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Dinah...I do agree for the most part.  something has to be done and just the bickering may get it done.  There are so many issues with the health care system and all the programs that surround it.  Sweeping changes need to happen, but it's had to make them all at once!!

Oct 09, 2009 05:36 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Diane

There needs to reform to heath care, excellent post and right on target.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 09, 2009 05:43 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

I appreciate all of your comments. I agree with you that the system is broken. So lets start with ...

# 1. Cost.

Tort reform would help lower costs for doctors and insurance companies there by lowering the costs for everyone.

#2 access. Letting insurance purchases cross state lines. Some states require more coverage than others.

#3 allow those not insured to get on a plan and pay what those in large groups are allowed to pay.

If we bring down the costs we will open the door for more people to have affordable access.There will always be those that fall through the cracks and we will need to find a way to address that. If we concentrate on the first three items the group that lacks access has more choices and they will be a much smaller group to identify- verses the mass of people involved now. The system needs to be fluid and allow for changes in individuals needs and lives. This can work but at this time we are trying to drain the Pacific Ocean with a straw.

Oct 09, 2009 06:12 AM
Alice Linahan
Voices Empower - Argyle, TX

Dinah absolutely brilliant post!!

Thank you, Thank you, I just reblogged and featured in Tea Party!!!

 

Oct 09, 2009 06:36 AM
Sonja Patterson
Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX
Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Wonderful post, Dinah.  I think our current government assumes we have a lot of people that "just don't care" or will "go with the flow".  Our freedoms are definitely worth fighting for!

Oct 09, 2009 09:11 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Sonja- Lets hope that there are more of us who care than don't. Spread the word!-Dinah Lee

Oct 09, 2009 07:05 PM
Kevin Robinson
Twin Falls, ID
Fractional Developer

Dinah- Excellent post. I also reblogged it.

Oct 09, 2009 11:49 PM
Mark and Tana Hunt
Team Price Real Estate/Dan Price Broker - Austin, TX
Born and raised in Austin, WE KNOW THIS PLACE!

AMEN SISTER!!!!!

Oct 10, 2009 04:27 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Absolutely right on.

Health care, Cap and Trade are both symptons of other issues, the fact that we are loosing the values and beliefs that our nation was founded on. Until the root cause of nation is cured, we will continue on this slippery slope.

Oct 11, 2009 01:24 PM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

So many American people would rather have the government make all the important decisions for them .. public education, health care, retirement, etc. than take on personal responsibility for that.  It really hurts us entrepreneurs and independent people when we have to not only pay for ourself & our family but also for all the other irresponsible people out there & their family.  

Oct 12, 2009 06:04 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

I agree Richard. People just don't want the responsibility. They don't understand that by electing the goverment to make their choice that they are the ones responsible. We are the government. We only have ourselves to blame. If we stand up for our rights we are not standing up to the government we are essentialy supporting it. It is not unamerican to be American.

I tire of the name calling by this administration and their supporters. It is obvious to me that they are oblivous. Those in office including the president need a history lesson or two. History will repeat itself...We don't need a civil war!

Oct 12, 2009 06:25 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

I love this....unfortunately, I do think that it may come to a civil war with those who want to work against those who want the government to take care of them.  It's too bad, really.

Oct 13, 2009 01:12 AM