I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Health care is a basic human right. Why do we argue about that? It is a given in every other developed country. Taking away Medicare and giving tax breaks to corporations shows what we value and it is sad. Corporations should make profits and pay taxes on them. I'm sure GE is just one example of companies that pay little or no taxes.

It is one thing to be against a new program of health coverage for all and another to dismantle the program that covers the most vulnerable in our society. My MIL lives on Social Security. She can't pay thousands or even hundreds more for health care. Do we as a society only value people who can add to the bottom line right now and abandon those who have done so in the past? Or those who may never be able to contribute? It is really an awful commentary on some elements in our society.

What elements in our society do I honor? Those who contribute and have contributed to our national defense, those in government who are truly public servants and parents and teachers everywhere who instill in their students the truly American virtues of self sacrifice and compassion for the less fortunate.

Edited because I can't type... and there are probably still mistakes...ah, well

Hi Athena, missed you!

I have my tinfoil hat on.

You got it Blue...Sock puppets we don't need no stinkin' sock puppets.

They are cute ones though otter.

Blue: Your best lines are ahead of you my dear. Otter, glad you are joining in the fun. Barbara, Rosemary, nice to "see you"! I came very close to participating in that other thread but I was feeling too acerbic and sarcastic and decided to keep my fingers to myself. 

Doesn't it drive you nuts when people write "u" instead of "you"? 

Athena - I'm so glad to see u. We've been missing u.

It is always good to see you Athena.

I love Blue's finger puppets. When I decide it's time to morph into a puppet, I will return as Barlowe. What a cute face!! Wait, true puppets never give up their identities!! Okay. Never mind.

You're right, Blue. It was an awesome game. Just didn't end the way I wanted it to. I am headed to the pool to float. Too hot to do anything else.

Barbara -

There's always room under the bed for one more!  And yes, the Bolts were outstanding, much as it pains me to say that.  ;-)

E