For some, the indecision is genuine. Impending reform: The Hill
John Boehner said there was “bipartisan opposition” to efforts to pass healthcare reform. “I’m doing everything I can to prevent this bill from becoming law,” he said. Christian Science Monitor
I thought I was fairly well traveled and well read. I can't believe I made it this far in life unaware of this incredible cultural phenomenon--thanks for the email, Hal. Rooted in tension going back to 1947 when lines were drawn in the sand and this border was created, today it is a humorous and good natured ceremony that closes the border at day's end. Enjoy!
Health Care: Inalienable Right, or Necessity? The difference...
Written by Paul R. Gooch, O.D.
Sunday, 14 March 2010 05:50
(Link to The American Thinker that inspired this rant--below the fold)
In the debate surrounding government's take over of our health-care delivery system, protagonists argue that health care is a basic human right. It is sine qua non to the argument that government must protect the right to health-care. The next step in the flow of logic isn't as coherent, but goes something like, "the only way for government to protect the basic human right to health care is for government to administer it." Our government was designed to protect the people's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness--man's "inalienable rights." Never did the framers of our laws intend for government to administer our life, liberty, or happiness--just protect the conditions that made it possible. So even if you want to argue that health care is a basic human right, it still doesn't necessarily follow that government should assume the role of caregiver.
