Sometimes Somebody Else Says it Best

“This bill is like being given a rusty old Ford--on the one hand, it is wheezy and slow, on the other hand, it is a CAR and helpful and a step in the right direction...”

Gary Rith made this comment on Melanie’s Healthcare Reform post over at The Women’s Colony. 

All I could think when I read it was “Yes! That’s exactly how I feel.”

My choice would have been a single-payer plan. It is my opinion that for both humanitarian and economic reasons this would have been the best thing for the country. I think that if employers didn’t have to consider providing health-care benefits when hiring there would be more flexibility for employers and employees alike.

I’m not saying this type of system would cost less, I just don’t think it would cost more—since our country spends a larger portion of GDP on healthcare than other nations.

We didn’t get what I wanted and yet I’m not throwing bricks through anybody’s windows or spitting on them.

I’ve decided to be like Gary and focus on what we did get—a rusty old Ford that just might be able to drive us in the right direction.

Comments

[allmycke]

Well put!

[gary rith]

It sure isn't the best plan, but any plan is a better plan, and thanks for the linky love Jenn :)

[jenrantsraves]

I don't know what the answer is, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't have anything to do with throwing bricks or spitting on people.

[jenn]

EXACTLY! To all the detractors, I've been saying: at least we're doing something...it's the first step that's key.

[Lindsey Petersen]

I agree completely. It seems that the only people who are against this are people who have health insurance. They should walk a mile in the shoes of the uninsured!!!

[busy bee suz]

Wise people focus on the positive.

[Professor J]

I'm with you and Gary. It's good to have a car.

[debbieK]

I wish more people thought that way...you and Gary need to take this idea on the road.
(you know...in that slow moving vehicle.)
(^_^)

[middle-aged-woman]

I am of the opinion that reasonableness in all forms should be promoted.

[green girl in Wisconsin]

I view this bill as I do a rough draft in writing. Let's see what works and make what doesn't better. But you don't know until you put it out there! SOMETHING had to be done!

[Tammy]

Once again, we agree!

[barbra]

That is a great way to put it. Thanks for sharing Gary's words!

I am disappointed we don't have a public option. Very disappointed. But hopeful that its time will come.

[Brightside- Susan]

Rusty cars, baby steps, whatever it takes to get some change is good.

I watch Grey's Anatomy and when one of the characters was angry another character said to sing like Cindy Lou in Whoville even when the Grinch stole Christmas - great way to deal frustration, wish the teabaggers would adopt it!

[Suzy]

Well you know I'm thrilled to have any health care since I've been routinely denied because of prior conditions. I agree with Lindsay, the biggest complainers are the ones who already have insurance. I, for one, want them all to STFU.

And as to the US spending more on health care, it's important to point out that one of the reasons we spend so much is because we have over 300 million people in the US. Who else does? The PRC and the old USSR.

[suburbancorrespondent]

Did you hear Obama in Portland, ME, today? He sounded almost giddy. It was a tremendous accomplishment to get anything done at all, I'm thinking; even if it was just an insurance reform bill, essentially...

[kcinnova]

I loved Gary's comment, too.
Whenever someone bashes government-run health care as an option, I point out that the military families already have this -- and while it isn't perfect, it works pretty well.