Quote of the Day
From Michael Moore, at the end of his movie about health care, Sicko:
It was hard for me to acknowledge that in the end, we truly are in the same boat. And that, no matter what our differences, we sink or swim together. That’s how it seems to be everywhere else. They take care of each other – no matter what their disagreements. You know when we see a good idea from another country, we grab it. If they build a better car, we drive it. If they make a better wine, we drink it. So if they have come up with a better way to treat the sick, to teach their kids, to take care of their babies, to simply be good to each other, then what’s our problem? Why can’t we do that? They live in a world of WE, not ME. We’ll never fix anything until we get that one basic thing right. And powerful forces hope that we never do – and that we remain the only country in the western world without free, universal healthcare. You know – if we ever did remove the choke-hold of medical bills, college loans, daycare and everything else that makes us afraid to step out of line, well, watch out…
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I read somewhere that the difference between conservatives and liberals (if I can use those terms) is the size of their circle of concern. I live in SW Ohio which is conservative. All of my friends cannot do enough for people they know. I have been the receiver of many generous acts. But, the idea of paying taxes or higher insurance premiums to help someone they don’t know pay for medical care doesn’t really make them mad, it quite honestly perplexes them.
Tom;
I have been trying to get my hands on a good explanation for why some people are conservatives; I think you’ve just given it to me.
Thanks.
sean s.