Health Reform Bill – Mammo Guidelines NOT “JUST Guidelines” –

PILL -

Personal greed? Huh?...I am actually quite charitable. And anyone who actually knows me, will attest to that. There are several organizations that I am a volunteer for. This is not about greed nor am I greedy. I guess you think I'm greedy because I disagree. I will refrain from name calling. It's just not a nice thing to do. It's too bad we can't agree to disagree.

And...a friendly reminder: this country is based on free market and the freedom to choose. Have you read the Constitution lately?...I didn't think so and neither has the current administration. 

I am not opposed to the government helping people in times of need. I am opposed to the government controlling health care for EVERYONE. Why can't they extend Medicare and Medicaid to help those who currently don't qualify or simply need it? I would much rather see my taxes fund that than a nationwide health care system that will no doubt, be corrupt before it's even up and running. They should reform Medicare and Medicaid and eliminate the fraud. But sadly enough...they can't manage to figure out how to do that. And you think they can effectively manage your health! You think things are bad now? omg...just wait and see. The majority of people polled - DO NOT want the government involved in their health. Since when does majority not rule? The more control they have, the less independence we all have. Government controlled health care will promote dependence. That goes AGAINST everything this country was founded on. I believe in the Constitution.   

Who is being denied tests or treatment? In Illinois, there are hospitals that cannot refuse treatment to anyone. Illegal immigrants get treated - they don't have insurance. They get medication. They give birth to their babies in our hospitals. They get prenatal care. If one of them was dx'd w/bc - I doubt they would be denied treatment. So I guess I don't quite understand who is being denied treatment.

Laura,

  You said "I have never had to force my insurance company to pay.  I pay my deductible." 

Maybe you want to clarify what you meant by that, because it sounded pretty callous and self serving -  "It's all about me and since Im doing fine there's nothing else to say about it."  That doesn't exactly seem to shout a charitable nature from the rooftops.   Your last paragraph is also very revealing . If you are so insulated that you don't know folks are going without care, that explains a lot. 

 I know how tempting it is to assume anyone  who disagrees with you must be a moron - so you will likely be surprised to learn that others of us out here actually have read the constitution.It does not dictate an economic system of any kind -  thus leaving a lot open to interpretation. That's probably why people can devote their whole lives to studying it and can still have differing opinions.  

I like the part in the preamble where it says we will "promote the general welfare". 

Pill wrote: "Because it sounded pretty callous and self serving" about what Laura wrote.

People who are standing up against the USPSTF and the people who are supporting what the USPSTF is doing, are women who know the power of what cancer can do if not caught in a timely manner.  We are standing up against it for our children, nieces, friends and the future generations.  This is the most unselfish act that I have seen recently.

If people start making it about right/left or dem/rep or cons/libs..this is just a way to divide us and the nation into thinking that if we do not support those who we think comes close to our way of thinking that we are a traitor.  I am here saying that being liberal (yes, I am in most of my voting) is not who I am...being a women and doing what is right is who I am.  Trying to protect the future generations is one huge reason why I am against this bill.

Why do I have to be selfserving (Yes, I know you were not talking about me, but you were in a way because I am also against this bill) about being against this bill?  I already have a HUGE RED "C" on my forehead.  I have no self serving reason to be against this bill!

Pill wrote: "This thread was created to discuss the mammo guidelines.  Let's stick to  the topic."

We are sticking to the topic when speaking about the health care bill and the USPSTF's changes to the standard of care.  They are one in the same, and unfortunately will cause pain and suffering of the next generation.  Why do I say that?  It wont affect me because I already have a giant red "C" on my forehead.  But the hope that my children will be able to have early detection of cancer is tied directly into this bill...unless, of course, if they will be able to afford to pay for the testing directly out of pocket.

People who are speaking out against this bill/USPSTF are speaking out for our children/friends/relatives so they will have the health care that they need and wont be denied from our government.

Has anyone else noticed there hasn't been much about the guidelines in the news this week?  (Or maybe it's just not being covered much in my part of the country.)  This makes me very uneasy.  We need to keep the heat on the government and that ridiculous panel.  We cannot accept these recommendations. 

Kittycat..I wrote also, no one has responded to my email either..I also called them first thing Monday Morning and told them exactly WHY I am against the bill.  I made sure their office knew about me.

Odalys...I have noticed this too...I also have contacted my family and friends and sent them a letter dictating WHY this bill and changes are so wrong.  I agree, we as women can not accept these changes and it is digusting that the government is wanting to ride both sides of the fence in this bill...wanting more power given to the USPSTF via laws.

LeggyJ..You are welcome.  We as women need to stand up for what is right.  And to knowingly support more deaths from BC (coming directly from the USPSTF) is unacceptable and wrong.