tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post2623937226367277341..comments2024-03-21T03:45:48.679-05:00Comments on Enter the Rainbow: Why I Didn't Write Anything About Health CareAndy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-82046592392958987342010-04-03T07:07:39.896-05:002010-04-03T07:07:39.896-05:00Altruism is great except it doesn't always lea...Altruism is great except it doesn't always lead to a good outcome. After all the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I believe Andy is right that the health care bills proponents honestly think they are helping people with this bill. My problem is that provision after provision will raise cost directly and indirectly. By this I mean that directly the cost of care will rise (medical devices tax),the cost of insurance will rise(new mandates for health insurers). Indirectly taxes on the rich and business will be passed on to the middle class. <br /><br />Remember nothing is free.<br /><br />A more sensible approach would have been an incremental plan that addresses one problem at a time with an expiration date so that only effective cost efficient ideas would stay on the books. After all what's the hurry, one step at a time is generally the best way forward. If we go too fast we tend to fall on our faces.bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122361539939744451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-91084998664721552982010-03-28T20:09:44.528-05:002010-03-28T20:09:44.528-05:00As a pastor (read: public person) I struggle with ...As a pastor (read: public person) I struggle with this issue as well. I have to decide if the division my voice may cause is worth the influence it may carry. I love to visit with folks about such issues but have learned that it's best done face-to-face and generally one-on-one. One way presentations such as electronic media hasn't worked well for me because it seems too one-sided; I'm guessing preaching on divisive issues would pose the same challange. Plus, one can choose who they meet with at the coffee shop; the other outlets necessarly include folks who are simply determined to disagree. -MitchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-56380496462345926012010-03-25T13:04:47.691-05:002010-03-25T13:04:47.691-05:00Elizabeth and I were discussing the degradation of...Elizabeth and I were discussing the degradation of communication over this issue this morning. I have not refrained from writing or talking, but I haven't pushed the issue, either. I know myself. Generally, not to hole myself in, I tend to be fiscally conservative, socially progressive. Elizabeth and I neither agree nor disagree on the bill itself. My landing pad always tends to be that I wish we were doing more to promote HEALTH and reverse the rising cost of Health Care, as opposed to trying to get everyone INSURED and lower the cost of Health Insurance. The addition of more programs to those that already are unaffordable and broken seems like a hasty approach. It always has, to me. <br /><br />But it's hard to argue with the altruism and the reality. As Mandy posted yesterday and Elizabeth said this morning: These measures will help a lot of people, and it's already done, now. There's no easy changing it, now. Best find the pros and get on board, because right now, this is what America is doing.Kory Wilcoxhttp://www.korywilcox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-86266997580858484742010-03-25T12:41:38.612-05:002010-03-25T12:41:38.612-05:00A great post, Andy. I think it's so important...A great post, Andy. I think it's so important for the leaders of the Christian community to stand above the din of dogma and stand for the health and welfare of all. You've done a wonderful job of maintaining the integrity of faith without wallowing in so many arguments for or against. Thanks.Pastor Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375784445517754485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-34113828255940546692010-03-25T10:49:35.960-05:002010-03-25T10:49:35.960-05:00The lady sure hadn't done her homework. So ma...The lady sure hadn't done her homework. So many people just don't take the time to study. A very good article that is worth sharing. Carl PierceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-82409393376906733852010-03-25T08:57:55.697-05:002010-03-25T08:57:55.697-05:00Andy, thank you for a thoughtful and helpful, and ...Andy, thank you for a thoughtful and helpful, and sensible word on Health care, and care for one another. Jim WestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com