JUST SOME POSTS

This blog has been a great forum for me to spout off on my thoughts and ideas on the world and its affairs. I have gotten some comments but not a lot. This platform does not lend itself to discussion. I have just started a new blog to hopefully accomplish this. It is at www.thehorseyouroadinaon.blogspot.com .  Yes, that's The Horse You Road In On. At this time it only contains my welcome and explanation. I hope it will soon be full of your comments and ideas. Please help me spread this idea around. I really want to hear from you all!

Is there anyone left that realistically believes that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aka "Obamacare" was truly about getting healthcare for Americans that do not have it? I would hope not, but I am sure there are. I understand the lure and appeal of getting everyone in the country healthcare coverage, I truly do. From a humanitarian perspective it is a no-brainer. Who could argue that everyone should have the access to care when they are sick or injured? Why should anyone in the richest country in the world suffer needlessly or possibly die when proper medical care could prevent it? The problem I have with this is the way in which the government/administration decided to handle it. The number of people without healthcare in this country is subject to a lot of debate as well as discussion over how that number is determined. There are a lot of young adults that are usually included in any number given that although not insured are so due to their own choice. M...