Thomas Sowell has a very thoughtful article on this subject over at Real Clear Politics. He is absolutely right about what he says.
We are in the midst of a great debate between liberals who want to impose, through the government, a utopia on all of us, and those who would rather preserve their freedom. His thought:
"... If everything that is wrong with the world becomes a reason to turn more power over to some political savior, then freedom is going to erode away, while we are mindlessly repeating the catchwords of the hour, whether "change," "universal health care" or "social justice.""
And that is it in a nutshell. Turning your life over to the government erodes your freedom. Its really as simple as that.
He goes on to say:
"Ultimately, our choice is to give up Utopian quests or give up our freedom. This has been recognized for centuries by some, but many others have not yet faced that reality, even today. If you think government should "do something" about anything that ticks you off, or anything you want and don't have, then you have made your choice between Utopia and freedom."
Our health care system is not perfect, but 80% of Americans are satisfied with their coverage. Everytime we ask the government to do something about that, or anything else, it usually leads to more imperfections. The track record of the government is not good. See the Veteran's Administration for the operation of hospitals, and see Medicare and Medicaid for its operation of insurance. Nothing the government has ever done in this area has been done without far exceeding its projected costs. The example of the VA is horrendous. Medicare and Medicaid are merely broke
Anytime you get politicians involved in anything, it is all about distributing largesse, not about doing it right.
The message I have to all the people who want the Democrats to lead us to a socialist utopia is to understand that people who love their freedom will not stand for it.
A hat tip to William Katz at Urgent Agenda.
2 comments:
The South Plainsman has been BUSY! Lot of thoughtful stuff here. Amazing to see how fast America has awakened to the false promises and soaring but shallow rhetoric of this President. Even from my vantage point within the healthcare industry and as a physician, I recognize that healthcare reform (not government takeover of healthcare)is needed. But the idea of ramming a bill through so quickly with so little time for public to dissect and comment OR even for our representatives to understand what in the Hell they are voting on is just ludicrous and I think some of the liberals are even starting to recognize that.
People in America don't comprehend what the government health plan(s) are going to do if they are passed.
Frankly I'd like to pass it off as sheer stupidity,but in the real sense there are people that want someone to take care of them. It sure is a lot more fun to go fishing than to go to work. They look at their former classmates and see that they retired at 50,and they want part of that too!!
Government comes along and says,"here take this handout and this other one too. If they don't work we'll find anither way for you to go fishing. Just let us handle it."
Then when things get a little tight, Joe Average has gotten in over his head,and wants everything paid for.
Then along came Obama(or any other looney)and says that you can't have this because you are no longer able to contribute to the country. You are just too old. By the way,you will be removed from the get out of the world free list.
You will no longer recieve your pain medication for your cancer. We are going to let you die with dignity,isn't that great!!
You thought you were living in Utopia,but actually you were only living till your name was called,--Goose
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