Health Care

When I was in college political debate and discussion was as much a part of my daily routine as drinking water. I participated in not only national political debate as you know it, but also in campus politics through student government. I loved a healthy, organized conversation about the rules, programs and guidelines that govern our lives...and the fees or taxes that paid for them. Student government was perfect. We had order, Robert rules of Order, that gave us each an avenue to be heard equally and fairly. Each of us students came with open minds and an attitude of service...we honestly wanted what was best for Cal Poly and each student that attended. We did not please each of the students with every decision, but we heard each one and with open minds and with kind words talked about the what and why of each choice. We voted and the outcome was supported by all. Democracy at it's BEST.

Now that I am in the real world living my life just like most average women my age...making babies, working full time, paying taxes, cooking dinner and watching the evening news...I cannot help but get SICK to my stomach as I watch this health care debate unfold. I am not in college anymore...

I am a conservative republican, obviously right...I want all Americans to reap what they sow, I want to help out those in need with an unconditional heart of a servant, I want smart, kind teachers in all schools and all children to attend, everyone to speak English or be learning to speak English plus whatever additional languages they choose, I want smooth roads, clean air, healthy food, a safe and protected nation, I want people held accountable for their poor choices that end in the pain of someone else and I am willing to see my taxes go toward these things...

I love Democrats...them more liberal the better. A few of my favorite people on this planet are as blue as they come. I enjoy hearing what they have to say. They open my eyes and my heart to things I may have not understood any other way...but I do not always agree. As Americana's why do we all have to agree? I have a tendency to change to the topic...not share my thoughts in worry that I would anger or upset someone. We all need to be more tolerant, more understanding, more willing to just open up and speak from the heart and listen with full intention of understanding.

I see a multitude of abuse of the government. It makes me feel like I am working hard to pay for someone else to be lazy and spend my money. If they need help to get on their feet...great I will be the first in line to approve that spending...but the truth I see with my own eyes is that I am paying for someone else to put their children in day care why they watch soap operas and eat food paid for by food stamps....I am watching children be held behind because others in class do not speak English and therefore cannot learn the lessons...banks are bailed out and bailing out people walking away from homes just because everyone else is doing it while I am paying my mortgage and paying the ultimate price of watching the value of my home rapidly decline....hospital charges and doctor fees are all high, very high because those that do not pay...costs get absorbed through higher prices for those that do pay....and it goes on

We have issues. The heath care system has issues and needs to be fixed...but is a socialized medical program the answer? I do not know. I would be open to discussion, debate and research....I would love to see all American people be educated with this research and then come together to vote. The way it is being handled today is HURTFUL and DISRESPECTFUL to both sides. It is time for change I agree, and firsthand I know change is difficult and it hurts....but not like this....this is not the progress of healthy change... it is dictation and corruption of power. I have hope for this country. I have faith that God will bring healing and peace...and that we will be led to quite pastures and still waters where we can come together and make choices we all can at least respect....in the meantime we should all watch our tongues and encourage kind intelligent conversation about possible solutions.

God Bless America

Land that I love

Stand beside her and guide her

Through the night with the light from above