As a UHC member, who experienced my 1st hospitalization in 27 yrs in Oct, then received a letter from UHC that said they were denying the in-patient portion (beyond the ER), I can say absolutely that I understand the anger and angst.
Let's compare the condoning of this violence (by some, not all) to those who supported Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha. Is the life of a CEO more or less important than the 2 very young men Rittenhouse murdered? Anthony Huber, 26, and Joseph D. Rosenbaum, 36?
Rhetorical. No need for debate here.
The point is that we should not be condoning this kind of violence. Though Rittenhouse walks free, wearing a Tshirt with "Free as F&¢k" on it.
Interesting also ... My son and I were talking more about this today and he saw evidence that this terrible shooting, in a weird way, have given something on the left AND the right to agree on...that corporate America in the eyes of the everyday American has lost sight of the average guy's needs. Again, not cheering for a killing, but showing the reality of what may be behind the anger and the act.
In his words: "The left is saying to the right 'Come on over bud. I know it’s hard finding out Santa’s not real. Give me a hug.' It’s like the end of the Wizard of Oz, you go behind the curtain and now your world view is shattered."
So much to look at in this story. I think I know how you meant "the average guy's needs" but hopefully we're noticing most of these killers are not women wielding guns. Retiring at the end of this month, I never considered shooting as a release of decades of nonsense trying to earn a living when things didn't go my way. As many guns are in circulation, this one was 3-D printed . . . , the irony of the young man accused of killing coming from a very wealthy family. So far the images of him include a fitness level not common anymore in our society. For all the trouble with insurance, we no longer accept much responsibility for any part of our health (eating/moving/social or intellectual development). The insurance business (including property & casualty) is a nasty business despite those "funny" commercials playing endlessly. Back to health insurance, as a married woman with children of the marriage, I spent decades fighting to get more than one month's birth control at a time to deal with a medical issue present since my teens. If more people tell their real stories, that will be a start. There's just so much in this one story that I hope conversations continue.
I think that's just it. The pressure valve. More conversation. More stories about what people have faced. Whatever the true story behind this young man, we need to keep talking about this. It's far, far overdue.
As a UHC member, who experienced my 1st hospitalization in 27 yrs in Oct, then received a letter from UHC that said they were denying the in-patient portion (beyond the ER), I can say absolutely that I understand the anger and angst.
Let's compare the condoning of this violence (by some, not all) to those who supported Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha. Is the life of a CEO more or less important than the 2 very young men Rittenhouse murdered? Anthony Huber, 26, and Joseph D. Rosenbaum, 36?
Rhetorical. No need for debate here.
The point is that we should not be condoning this kind of violence. Though Rittenhouse walks free, wearing a Tshirt with "Free as F&¢k" on it.
Hearing every word.
Interesting also ... My son and I were talking more about this today and he saw evidence that this terrible shooting, in a weird way, have given something on the left AND the right to agree on...that corporate America in the eyes of the everyday American has lost sight of the average guy's needs. Again, not cheering for a killing, but showing the reality of what may be behind the anger and the act.
In his words: "The left is saying to the right 'Come on over bud. I know it’s hard finding out Santa’s not real. Give me a hug.' It’s like the end of the Wizard of Oz, you go behind the curtain and now your world view is shattered."
Great article, as usual. Brings to mind the 2002 Denzel Washington movie, "John Q."
That was then.
Although ACA passed during Obama's administration, it has not changed the power of insurance companies over the U.S. system of healthcare.
Twenty-two years later, this is now - the same as it was then.
Praying for America every day.
Sadly, little changes.
So much to look at in this story. I think I know how you meant "the average guy's needs" but hopefully we're noticing most of these killers are not women wielding guns. Retiring at the end of this month, I never considered shooting as a release of decades of nonsense trying to earn a living when things didn't go my way. As many guns are in circulation, this one was 3-D printed . . . , the irony of the young man accused of killing coming from a very wealthy family. So far the images of him include a fitness level not common anymore in our society. For all the trouble with insurance, we no longer accept much responsibility for any part of our health (eating/moving/social or intellectual development). The insurance business (including property & casualty) is a nasty business despite those "funny" commercials playing endlessly. Back to health insurance, as a married woman with children of the marriage, I spent decades fighting to get more than one month's birth control at a time to deal with a medical issue present since my teens. If more people tell their real stories, that will be a start. There's just so much in this one story that I hope conversations continue.
I think that's just it. The pressure valve. More conversation. More stories about what people have faced. Whatever the true story behind this young man, we need to keep talking about this. It's far, far overdue.