Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Let's make it happen.

I’m for the common good. For universal health care. Right here in the U.S. A single payer system. Run much like Medicare. Covering every man, woman and child. But it won’t happen. Because that’s construed by the ill-informed as abhorrent socialism. Not by me, however. I love socialism. Including social security and Medicare and public education.  Socialism is designed for the common good. But too many of our political decision makers prefer catering  to special interests. And the common good be damned. That’s the way it is. I don’t like the political climate. But then, I’m lucky and fortunate. To be 81. Thereby qualifying me for Medicare. Also, I can afford private insurance to supplement Medicare. I’m safe and secure. So are the politicians in Washington. They qualify for deluxe health insurance. I’m of a mind that everyone deserves health insurance. Even those who can’t afford it.  It’s the responsibility of government to make it happen. Yes, serving the common good. It’s the right thing to do. --Jim Broede

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