Insurance, Shminsurance

We long ago established that I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, and I will readily admit to not doing enough research on the subject, but, it seems to me that forcing people to purchase insurance is about on the same par as forcing people to eat Brussel Sprouts. If people don't want to eat Brussel Sprouts, that should be their option.

I am fortunate enough to work somewhere that provides me with insurance. Ditto for my spousal unit. I pay for insurance on my kids. But I know a hell of a lot of people who don't have any insurance. For whatever reason. Some can't afford it. Some don't qualify for it. Some just don't see the need.

Let's take a quick moment to look at the demographic that can't fiscally afford insurance. The Country is in the worst economy since I don't know when (I could probably find out, but really, what's the point?). There are a lot of "displaced" workers who can't find a job, let alone find the money to pay for insurance. What do you think the real chances are of them being able to come up with the $300 a month once it's mandated? Any why would they? "Hey Charlie, get this. Them damn folks in the Gummint want me to pay for sumpin I been getting for free for all this time." That's right folks, this will be the logic.

Here's my prediction. Our fearless (fearful?) leaders are going to once again force some half-baked, dumb-ass idea down our throats, and then realize that "hey, wow! People can't afford to pay for this!" Guess what comes next? You got it! A new payroll tax!

It struck me this morning when I heard the verdict that when it was referred to it as "no more than a tax, similar to Social Security", what they were really telling me, so very subtly, was "get ready Chico, we're fixing to stick it to you again!"

Federal Income tax, Social Security tax, Medicare tax, Big-Brother insurance tax. Before long, I'll be paying the bastards in Congress to take a leak. (urination station tax) What all the people that think this is the best thing since Shiner beer gotta realize is that someone has to pay for this. The Government HAS NO MONEY!!! You can argue with me till you're blue in the face, but the fact remains, the Government HAS NO MONEY!

President Obama can't just go into his wallet and pull out the cash to cover it. Neither can the Congress. And just to keep this politically correct, neither could any of the previous administrations, be they elephants or asses. The ONLY way they have to raise money is by doing what I irreverently refer to as "screwing over the people"!(raising taxes)

I'm not sure what part of this whole healthcare debate makes any sense. (other than to those of you out there who list among their favorite world leaders people with names like Marx, Lenin and Castro) I'm not sure where in the Constitution it says "Jennie from the 'hood is guaranteed health insurance. I'm not sure anyone in this Country has actually read the Healthcare Bill. I'm not sure If anybody in this Country has actually read the Constitution.

Healthcare is NOT a right. It's a privilege. Whether you choose to accept and use this privilege is up to you. If you choose not to, and you don't get the care you desire, tough crap! You die! But in the end, it's still your decision, and nobody made it for you. And THAT my friends, is what this is all about!

Freedom!