Originally posted by: LunarRay
Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: xj0hnx
People should have acces to whatever they work for. Since when is something being nescessary to live make it something that the government should just give you?
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But, don't you agree that just being a citizen affords one certain fundamental rights? And don't forget YOU are the government... The folks in DC and State capital complete the Representative form of government that we have... So from you and those like you to they who cannot earn a living or one substantial enough to live via the established conduit.
If I were the government, things wold be a lot different. Collectively, the people are the government in a bit of a mathematical-average way. I doubt any Rep/Senator from MD represents me perfectly, but rather roughly represents the entire state/district of his/her constituency.
IMO, the government's job is to protect the country, provide for public works (like roads and highways), and perform emergency services (police, fire, etc.). By having the government control much more (going to the far end - providing you with a car, house, etc.) it removes any incentive to be innovative and to outperform. In essence, it is promoting the status quo and mediocrity. Innovation and improvement thrive on competition. Much like Intel back in the P4 days - what need is there to make a better product if there is no one to compete with you?
With respect to things like UHC, Medicare/Medicaid, and SS, I understand the goals of these projects. However, I think they are poorly run systems, and is proven IMO by the ever-increasingly large chunks which they take from the annual federal budget. SS is soon to go bankrupt. Designed over 75 years ago, I doubt FDR had the clairvoyance to have the system adapt to the drastically changing face of the US.
I simply do not see UHC as being feasible. I see the govt tacking on way too many costs, finding few ways to cut the budget (according to the Washington Post, there are well over 370 amendments to the House Bill, yet no one wants to cut the fat, only add.), and ultimately adding yet another layer of administration and bureaucracy that's simply unnecessary. The government is anything but transparent.
Though I may be blessed with good genetics, I think there needs to be a complete change in american culture towards things like health, education, and success. We are far too eager to view problems as being external and caused by someone else. Ultimately, these are a matter of personal responsibility. If you want to be healthy, exercise and eat healthy foods. Corn is $1 for 12 cobs in this week's grocery ad, for example. Success in education comes from good parenting, which includes disciplining your child. There may be some bad teachers, but I'm willing to bet that student behavior in the classroom is far more detrimental to our current students than the quality of teachers. Success comes from educated and motivated students.
We cannot legislate our problems away. We must take responsibility for them on an individual, local, and national level.
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