tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post6815142520941326960..comments2023-05-15T02:30:37.143-07:00Comments on The Marchioness: Drink Water.The Marchionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265467672287471648noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-17560482747968638442009-08-27T09:15:11.691-07:002009-08-27T09:15:11.691-07:00Thanks Grace!
I know- write your Senator and tel...Thanks Grace! <br /><br />I know- write your Senator and tell him you're against the bill!The Marchionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265467672287471648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-89167201005401772932009-08-26T16:56:13.914-07:002009-08-26T16:56:13.914-07:00Well, you didn't look too sunburned on Sunday....Well, you didn't look too sunburned on Sunday. I hope the healthcare bill does not pass. I heard from a reliable source on the radio that as it is currently written it would require everyone to have abortion coverage as part of their health insurance.<br /><br />By the way, if your blog shows that I was on your blog a lot of times today, that's because my computer was not functioning properly.Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-70084154899536423262009-08-24T07:48:04.657-07:002009-08-24T07:48:04.657-07:00I would rather keep my freedom to choose what sort...I would rather keep my freedom to choose what sort of healthcare I use, and under this plan I would lose my current healthcare plan. You're right, it's not about conservatives vs. liberals. What it's really about is government control, which I am opposed to. I really do see it as the government “intruding into private lives.” To fund healthcare for the percentage of American poor, the government wants to take money away from those who earn a good salary and give it to the poor. They're already doing that with welfare and Medicare. From a Christian point of view, I believe it should be the church's job to care for the poor in their community. The government is not efficient. It's way too big.<br /><br />The great thing is, we can protest this bill. A lot of Americans are very concerned about the effects of the healthcare bill, and are letting their Representatives and Senators that they are worried, and they do not approve of the manner this bill is being handled. <br /><br />There are no accidents in history, and I thank God I live in America.The Marchionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265467672287471648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-7051370715858015842009-08-24T07:33:58.487-07:002009-08-24T07:33:58.487-07:00It was a little embarrassing, and altogether uncom...It was a little embarrassing, and altogether uncomfortable. I was so tired(and thirsty) for the rest of the day, and that carried over into Sunday too. Never get dehydrated!The Marchionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265467672287471648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-65939842969979940042009-08-24T03:51:45.845-07:002009-08-24T03:51:45.845-07:00Just letting you know that I live in a country wit...Just letting you know that I live in a country with universal health care. The US is the only developed nation in the world without a government funded universal health care scheme.<br /><br />The issue of universal health care is just not part of the conservative agenda in other parts of the world. It is not seen as an issue which conservatives should fight for. The reason is that "free" health care is seen as an important part of a civilised society.<br /><br />The fact that such a system was unheard of in the 18th century when your founding fathers wrote the constitution is simply an accident of history. In the last 60 years, virtually all western nations have instituted popular universal healthcare schemes that are funded by taxes. This is not an issue of the government "intruding into private lives" or even the fact that people are responsible for their own actions. Rather it is simply an admission that what we can achieve together is better than what we can achieve as individuals. The government is simply the channel which this attitude finds its best, and most efficient, expression.<br /><br />From a Christian point of view, I thank God that I live in a nation which provides "free" health care for all, regardless of their status, race or wealth.<br /><br />I hope that the US institutes some form of universal health care similar to those enjoyed by its allies and friends.<br /><br /><i>The Congress shall have power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence <b>and general Welfare</b> of the United States</i>Neil Cameron (One Salient Oversight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03143948543305522865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3602229254029333228.post-33061060867103546412009-08-22T20:59:08.185-07:002009-08-22T20:59:08.185-07:00Wow! Good thing the lady there was so kind! That m...Wow! Good thing the lady there was so kind! That must have been a little embarrassing.<br /><br />I always forget the sunscreen as well, at least until the next day when the pain reminds me. :-)Tobias Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250201084632606182noreply@blogger.com