Abe F. March

The talks about health care continue:  The opponents say, “It’s too expensive.  We can’t afford it.”    

Could we afford the war in Iraq?  Can we afford the ongoing war in Afghanistan?  Can we afford the billions we continually shell out to our friends in the never-ending conflict in the Middle East?

When it comes to the welfare of the American citizens, they continue to take a backseat to politics.  So who are our representatives in Washington representing? 

To hear the politicians talk, they claim to be doing what is best for America.  God Bless America!  Who or what is America? Is it some landmass that is supposed to have some imaginary power?  Are the citizens of this country tools to use and then discard when they are no longer useful?

We are America.  We the citizens.  We have needs and desires that our government, yes our government, is there to provide.  An environment to work and enjoy life with equality for all.  Does equality exist with healthcare?  The haves have it.  Those who don’t have as much get little or no protection. 

It’s time to get our priorities straight and do the things that benefit the citizens of this country.  And when we are asked to defend our country, we will be ready. We will be healthy and willing to sacrifice since we were helped when we needed it.