Over the last week I have received several SP messages and emails both regarding this topic; none of which have been opposing my view point. The author of this- an active SP member- sent me this message last night. While he didn't want to get into a political pissing match with Knabe and his following, I ask him if I could post it 'anonymously' on his behalf. There are many, many members here on SP that share this opinion- * notice the syntax used by those in aggreeance with me; and then briefly analyze that of those opposed. The conclusion is fairly obvious.
Ryan-
I wanted to take a second to drop you a quick message. I really don't want to get into it with knabe on the massage board, but I agree with you on the Obamacare issue. I agree with you, and I agree with the points that you make. I agree with your comparison to Auto Insurance in Wyoming, and I agree with the comparison to OIF.
I don't care what anyone says, healthcare in our country is out of control. This is NOT a party issue. This is not "Red/Blue". This is a problem. This country is full of middle class families that are employed in the private sector by SMALL companies that do not offer a benefit package that includes any type of healthcare, and these families simply can NOT afford health coverage.
I am not talking about people below the poverty line that are already receiving assistance. I am talking about families that have been forced to make a choice to drop their health coverage simply because they do not have access to a true group coverage.
My whole hangup with this argument comes down to this: Every single time that I get into a face to face argument with someone about this, and I ask the person where they are buying their health insurance, I get the same damn answers.
1) I am a veteran so I get free health care. Thank you for serving our country, BUT what about the rest of us. I am paying for your health care, can you please at least have an open mind for the sake of my kids?
2) My wife is a teacher so we get health insurance through the teachers union. Once again, the tax payer is subsidizing your insurance premium.
3) I work for Huge Company X, so they pay for my health insurance.
4) OK, so you think that Obama is such a moron...what is your genius idea? Of course they never have an idea. Just that Obama is a moron. Hell, most of them don't even realize that this issue isn't even really his issue. This is just unfinished business from the Clinton Presidency. Hillary Clinton tried to overhaul healthcare with everything she had when Bill was in office and simply ran out of gas.
It is always the same thing......It doesn't effect me, so screw you.
I should probably post these comments on the message board and not be a coward. I just don't want to get into a political argument with anyone. It is about all I can handle to stick with show cattle.