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by Jean Horst

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» left by Nenita Wells
 2 years 294 days ago.
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Hi Jean.
 
Oh my! it looks like the future of my/our healthcare is bleak. I hope it is not.
 
Thank you for sharing this well written and very informative and insightful article.
 
Blessings.
 
Best regards to you and yours
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 294 days ago.
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I'm hoping for the best too, Nenita!

Take care and thanks for the comments.
» left by David Pekrul
 2 years 294 days ago.
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I was watching an America TV news programme the other night and they were saying that there are hundreds of thousands of Amercans without access to health care. I can't imagine. I think we are really quite fortunate here in Canada. I never worry about an operation taking my life savings. My wife has had a couple major surgeries over the years and has had very good care from the health professionals, and it didn't cost me a cent out of pocket. It's not a perfect system, but I think some people in the USA are somewhat twisting the facts in order to scare people into thinking that our system is horrible and should be avoided at all costs.
 
I think the best system would be to have a two-tiered system of both public and private health care. If you can afford private care, good for you; if you can't, then the public system is for you.
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 294 days ago.
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David,
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I completely agree that the best system would have two tiers, public and private. Most likely for that to work, everyone would have to participate in one or the other and it not be optional.

If you haven't noticed, Americans get pretty freaked out when someone tells them they are going to HAVE to do something. :)
» left by Ronyae
 2 years 294 days ago.
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Thanks for sharing this write, Jean. Both, laws and healthcare have no concerns for their main targets: the people [residents/citizens], and it's downright absurd how they are still able to throw their power the way [companies/board members, etc.] that they do!
 
And I lift prayers for some sort of doorway for the health benefits needed for your family.
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 294 days ago.
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Thanks for the comments, Ronyae. We are all just waiting to see if there's a better solution, aren't we?
» left by Ronyae 2 years 294 days ago.
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Whew, tell me about it.  I believe our grandchildren's grandchildren will be gripping about the same issues!
» left by Michelle Mackin
 2 years 294 days ago.
Hi Jean,
 
I am in absolute agreement with you. I definitely believe that something needs to be done about our healthcare. I am also glad we have a two parties that can discuss and debate before making decisions. I am not in agreement with all the scare tactics running rampid. I have also spoken with a few people from Canada and none had any complaints. I also know that the government has had access to our bank accounts for some time now. Keep your taxes and business in good order and it won't be a problem.
 
I will keep you and your family in prayer regarding health care. I have been there with diabetes and other long term health problems all my life, 40 something years, that no amount of exercise or eating differently could change. It was extremely scary and I almost died a few times. It is a miracle that I am covered today and have been for at least the last ten years with all the pre-existing problems. It is not at all cheap yet it is coverage.
 
Love, hugs and blessings,
 
Michelle
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 294 days ago.
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Hi Michelle,

Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you've found coverage too. I am thankful that at least we have the state high risk pool option here. It's not cheap, but I'm sleeping better at night. :)

Blessings to you and yours,
Jean
» left by Brianna Popsickle 2 years 294 days ago.
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Excellent article Jean. It made me pause and acknowledge just how lucky we are in Canada to have the health care system we do. Of course, that doesn't stop us from complaining now and then about wait times and access to various tests, it's easy to forget how good we have it.  I hope changes are made soon to your health care system, to rectify the problems you and many there are facing.
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 293 days ago.
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Thank you so much, Brianna! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
» left by revruc1
 2 years 293 days ago.
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Shows of aggression by the GOPers in their force to preserve, protect, defend, and conserve the status quo for big health insurance companies are non stop. However, it appears everything the President is trying to do is against the status quo. I myself know of ones that need. I have been blessed myself with insurance. After what we have gone through with Capitalism (greedy pockets), to me the Government (us)must do something. I myself think a little more positive towards the President because the plan is being talked down before it is put in place. I ask myself, How do I know it will fail? Shows of aggression by the GOPers in their force to preserve, protect, defend, and conserve the status quo for big health insurance companies are non stop. To me the GOPers are playing on our Barnum and Bailey syndrome (one born every...) However, it appears everything the President is trying to do is against the status quo. The President we know, is dealing with everything between President Clinton and Bush. I figured if we could put up with Bush eight years, I cannot lose supporting President Obama for at least one. I do not think I heard, "I hope Bush fail." (HE DID) I think the leadership in President Obama will persevere. I will keep my prayers with him.
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 293 days ago.
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Thanks for your comments. I also think that the Republicans are much more interested in propping up their big money donors (the insurance companies) than "protecting" me from President Obama. 
» left by Dr Clarence Rucker, Jr from MI 2 years 293 days ago.
A B S O L U T E L Y!
» left by Steve Kovacs
 2 years 293 days ago.
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Hi Jean,
 
I'm one of the lucky ones, I have great insurance coverage...a little pricey but great.  However, your husbands dilemma as with many others must not happen any longer.  We must make a change.  It is simply too much of a screw-up to have certain people have to jump through hoops to simply find coverage and then to many, the cost is out of reach.  A change has to occur, and will.  We have gotten to the point where too many realize a change must start.  It's coming, let us just hope our leaders put together a package that is workable.
 
Timely and compelling article.
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 293 days ago.
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I hope you are right, Steve! I hope enough people realize we need a change. Of course, my pessimism is probably due mostly to the fact that I live in the part of the country where a good 40% of the people aren't even sure President Obama was born in the U.S...

The Republican Party is doing a really good job around here of terrifying people.
» left by Anonymous
 2 years 293 days ago.
Jean, Thanks for sharing your personal experience. It illustrates the plight of us average middle class folks so perfectly!
 
Missing Link
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 293 days ago.
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I appreciate the feedback. I don't know why more people aren't standing up and complaining and telling their stories. 
» left by Judge Dred
 2 years 293 days ago.
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Hi Jean,
 
This article should be read to all the selfish lobbyists and their corporate friends. It seems that it will always be profits before people when it comes to the healthcare companies. Well done !
 
JD
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 292 days ago.
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Thanks, JD! I would love a chance to get my perspective in front of lobbyists and their constituents! :)
» left by Nancy Daniels
 2 years 292 days ago.
Jean,
 
Thanks for sharing your perspective on the problems facing us with our healthcare.  I certainly understand your dilemma and I agree with much of what you have said.  We need a system where no one is turned down for insurance and that prior conditions do not affect one's ability to get insurance.  I am extremely concerned, however, about the government running it all; I am confident we will see less innovation, less equipment at our disposal, less quality of doctors, and less quality of care.
 
By the way, if Canada's system is so great, why do so many of our neighbors to the north, come to America for the procedures and healthcare they are unable to get up there?  Likewise, have you ever heard of an American going to Canada for treatment? 
 
Nancy
 
» left by Anonymous 2 years 292 days ago.
Nancy, who told you that the government will be "running it all"?  Through this whole legislative process, no one has suggested this except Republicans and those eager to believe this myth. No one else is suggesting that we do away with private healthcare or insurance.

I have a close friend who traveled to Denmark to receive government-provided medical care that he could not afford in the U.S.  He was a pastor and his church had not provided him and his family with health insurance.  I also have a friend who recently traveled Argentina to have an operation that he couldn't afford in the U.S  I've read numerous other stories of people traveling to other countries for free or affordable medical care.  I suppose they just don't talk about that much on talk radio or the "fair and balanced" news channel.
» left by Nancy Daniels 2 years 292 days ago.
Dear ‘Anonymous,’

Who has said single payer?  You must be kidding!  On July 27th, Barney Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said that he happens to be an advocate of a single payer plan (another term for government-run healthcare).  You can find that video on YouTube.  Now how much pull do you think Barney Frank has in our government today?

In 2003 Obama said in a speech to the AFL-CIO that he was a proponent of a single payer universal health care plan; and, again in 2007, when he was still a U.S. senator and presidential candidate, Obama said, “I don’t think we’re going to be able to eliminate employer coverage immediately. There’s going to be potentially some transition process. I can envision a decade out, or 15 years out, or 20 years out.” 

The bottom line is that some are looking for a single payer system.  The other part of the bottom line is that others of us (and that includes many Democrats as well) are not pleased with the direction of the health care reform.    Incidentally, if Obama needs 52 new departments (that our taxes will fund) to institute what he is planning, just how big will it be when government is the sole proprietor?

This 1000-page document, which would take a lawyer 3 weeks to decipher, has not been read and yet they want it ratified immediately.  From my own experience, he who does not read the contract suffers the consequences.   And, if you have read the contract, you must know that the government will have direct, real-time access to your bank account for electronic funds transfer.  That is on page 58.  What this means is if they feel that the treatment you need is too expensive, they can directly take money from your account to cover the additional costs.
 
And, all of this is being brought to you by a government that is now asking you to rat out your neighbors if you see or receive any emails that are in disagreement with their health care reform.  That, in itself, is against the constitution.  As Thomas Jefferson said, “When the government fears the people there is liberty; when the people fear the government there is tyranny.”  I question how long we will still have the same rights and the same liberty in this great nation of ours?  Big Brother is definitely watching us!
 
Nancy
» left by Jean Horst 2 years 292 days ago.
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Hi Nancy,
Sorry I've been away and haven't responded to your comment until now. I see someone else got here before me... sorry about that.

I do understand the concerns people have about change. But you have to understand from my perspective, those without insurance or without adequate coverage already don't get access to our healthcare. What good is the greatest healthcare in the world if you are denied any availability. So changes of some sort are necessary.

I also know that many senators say many things. President Obama has already had to change his stance on many things he said while he was a senator. Look at the things he said about the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy or the things he said about changing abortion laws. The reality is that the President has to make things work across the board much more than a senator. Even President Bush who was very conservative had to modify his stance on Iraq and he became much more pragmatic over time. President Clinton did as well.  All that to say, our system really does have checks and balances built in.

I just know that having the best healthcare in the world in not the only thing that matters if you need it and are told you don't have enough money to receive it.

I really appreciate your comments and I am hoping that all this discourse and constructive debate is what brings about change that benefits us all.

Thanks again, Nancy!

Oh, and about the people from other countries who come here for treatment... I always wonder who pays for it. They must be independently wealthy, I guess.
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