Tonight I watched part of President Obama’s address on health care reforms. One of the most striking things about the speech was the behavior of Obama’s opponents. It was behavior I would not consider acceptable for a group of middle school students much less our country’s leaders. The behavior included booing, disapproving comments and other juvenile behavior. This is just one example of unbecoming behavior displayed by those opposing health care reforms. Tactics used by a largely Republican and very vocal opposition have involved the use of sensationalism and scare tactics. The behavior tonight made me glad that I am not a Republican.
In the name of fairness I’ve also been upset with some of the tactics employed by Obama’s mostly Democrat supporters. Those with legitimate concerns and asking legitimate questions do not need to be intimated. Nor do one’s opponents need to be prevented from speaking out. Further we need straight answers regarding the proposed health care program not the party line. Some of the things I have heard make me glad I’m not a Democrat either.
It is acceptable to have reservations about the President’s plan or even openly disapprove of it. What I find unacceptable is behavior that is rude and a predisposition to disagree with anything presented by one’s perceived opponents. Our country’s health care system has major problems and is in desperate need of reform. It is time for all parties involved including the general population to take put aside childish behavior and approach the issue with an open mind. Like many Americans I have some real concerns and honestly some of the things I have heard about the proposed health care plan scare me. I am tired of propaganda from both sides. I want clear and honest answers. It is time to listen to what both sides have to say and work together for a solution.
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Obama’s denial that his health care bill did not cover/imply some critical facts was a complete lie.
Look at the proposed bill and you will find that it will not be possible to keep your own health care plan or doctor.
It will drastically limit healthcare for older adults–even if they can afford to pay for their own medical services.
His bill DOES include free care to illegals.
He grossly under-estimated the cost of his purposed medical care.
One thing is true–if Obama says something is true–DO NOT BELIEVE HIM.
I have a copy of his Obamacare. While it may be appropriate for a socialist or communist country; it IS NOT appropriate for a Republic.
As he cited presidents who were reformers–he completely neglected the intentions of the founding fathers of our nation.
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While I may not be totally convinced about the proposed programs. The purpose of my post was the unacceptable behavior of many Republicans. If that kind of behavior had occurred during a middle school assembly the offending student would have been disciplined. Just because one does not support, agree with or even like the President, senators or other elected officials is not an excuse to act in manner that is disrespectful and rude. At the very least we should respect the position. Second, as human beings created in God’s image our elected officials deserve to be treated with common curiosity.
Also, it is unfair to accuse Obama of lying about everything. He may or may not be telling the truth. He wouldn’t be the first president to lie.
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Observations on the President’s Early Days:
1. Offended the Queen of England .
2. Bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia .
3. Praised the Marxist Daniel Ortega.
4. Kissed Hugo Chavez on the cheek.
5. Endorsed the Socialist Evo Morales of Bolivia .
6. Announced we would meet with Iranians with no pre-conditions.
7. Gave away billions to AIG also without pre-conditions.
8. Expanded the bailouts.
9. Insulted everyone who has ever loved a Special Olympian.
10. Doubled our national debt.
11. Announced a termination of the space defense system the day after
the North Koreans launched an ICBM.
12. Despite the urgings of his own CIA director and the prior 4 CIA
directors, released information on intelligence gathering.
13. Accepted without public comment the fact that five of his cabinet
members cheated on their taxes and two others withdrew after they
couldn’t take the heat.
14. Appointed a Homeland Security Chief who quickly identified as
“dangers to the nation”, groups including veterans of the military,
and opponents to abortion on demand, and who ordered that the word
“terrorism” no longer be used but instead referred to such acts as
“man made disasters”.
15. Circled the globe so he could openly apologize for America’s
greatness.
16. Told the Mexican President that the violence in their country was
because of us.
17. Politicized the census by moving it into the White House from its
Department of Commerce origins.
18. Appointed as Attorney General the man who orchestrated the forced
removal and expulsion from America to Cuba of a nine-year old whose
mother died trying to bring him to a life of freedom in the United
States .
19. Salutes as heroes three Navy SEALS who took down three terrorists
who threatened one American life and the next day announced members
of the Bush administration will likely stand trial for “torturing” a
terrorist who had played a part in killing 3000 Americans by pouring
water up 20 their nose.
20. Air Force One over New York City .
21. Sent his National Defense Advisor to Europe to assure Europe that
the US will no longer treat Israel in a special manner and they
might be on their own with the Muslims.
22. Began the process of nationalizing the Auto Industry and the
Insurance industry.
23. Announced that for intents and purposes the Health Insurance
Industry will be nationalized.
24. Calling a cop stupid for doing his job!!!
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#7 the previous administration essentially through away large amounts of bail out money. That will probably never be accounted for and all the while executives with these companies are getting big bonuses.
#24 that particular cop was stupid.
I seem to remember being told that I had to respect teachers because of their position even if they didn’t not deserve it.
I am not supporting the proposed program but do at least have an open mind and am willing to listen. However I’m tired of scare tactics and those that will go along with anything because it is the party line.
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