Made by my new friend Wildrider over at CiD! Who knew dangerously destructive Decepticons could be so sweet?
Anyways, although I am not generally a ranter, since I now have a rant icon, I should probably test it out.
I have been trying very hard to stay away from this whole health care thing. I work for a socialist healthcare system (no, really) and it doesn’t seem to be any better or worse than any other. But I feel like I’m one of the last people who should be offering up an opinion as my experience has been influenced by working for “the Man”. Let people who have a financial stake in the issue have the floor.
The thing that is really starting to bother me about the debate is people’s insistence on whackaloon behavior in response to being given an open forum. Debate (even spirited debate) is healthy, and the current administration is trying to allow for as much transparency and public input as possible. So why then, must people go out in public to act like reactionary, hidebound crazy ignoramii? If you have a serious concern about health care, say it! But don’t go to the meeting and wave your guns and accuse the President of being a socialist. It’s not constructive and it makes you, and America, look like a bunch of morons. I’m sorry that people are feeling disenfranchised and overwhelmed by the pace of change. I just wish they’d take the time to come up with a beef that has more to do with the actual proposed changes than their deep disgruntlement. Have some class, people.
There!
Sparkly Things 