Supreme Court upholds health-care law, individual mandate - The Washington Post

Supreme Court upholds health-care law, individual mandate - The Washington Post

Okay, I usually step aside and leave my other blog for more political commentary, but the fact is, this one isn’t getting much traffic these days. So, well, why not post about what is aggravating me and see if it riles up someone to respond to it?

I have to admit my hesitancy in supporting the President before this year. I remember a bevy of campaign promises and the anti-gay agenda of the GOP and, so, painted into a corner, I sorta HAD to vote for him. Then I noticed things weren’t getting any better. Then, suddenly, he announced he’d stop supporting DOMA.  Then, he nails out "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." 

Lastly, he comes out in support of Marriage Equality.

And I’m swayed.  Frankly, I think I’m okay. I think it is okay, even as a democrat, to question the president. And my problems with Mr. Obama were not like my issues with Mr. Bush. The last president appeared as a bully, yelling, YELLING about how he hated gays and lesbians. My issue was with this president, at least, appearing to do something for my culture and group.

Then this all happened.

I use this as a preface to the article at the top of this.  I saw a while ago the movie, “Sicko,” by Michael Moore. Yeah. I know. You know you’re a dem when you watch Moore’s comedies (which is, why, well, his movies are a bit more watchable) and like them. But it really got me researching. I couldn’t believe the message it had been sending.

Now I work and play in the Deep South. And it is humorous. Most are down here are living off the government’s dime but feel that we shouldn’t. The irony is a bit painful to watch.

But we need coverage for everyone. It is getting silly the amount help costs. I get tired of the argument, usually coming from the lips of someone who labels themselves a “good Christian,” that—“we need to get those people off of welfare!”  I thought religion was about caring for one another. So, instead of stopping and saying a statement like, “get them out!” Why aren’t we asking, “what can we do to help those in need?”  Yes, there are some who are greedily sucking from the teat of government (there’s an image that’ll stay with you), but we should probably find out why they have failed so hard in the mainstream. What message have we sent out as a society to get people to that point? Have we given them ample opportunity to succeed? Can they find a job? Usually no. And when the cycle has repeated itself over and over, no wonder.

I am glad to hear the Supreme Court supported this, I guess. I wish it didn’t have to come to this, but, well, now that people can feel secure in their health some, maybe things might change here? It’s an idea.

There. Back to your regular programming.