No Surrender: October 2009

The Democrats' all-new "opt out" idea for health care reform is the latest fig leaf for a total government takeover of the health care system.

Democrats tell us they've been trying to nationalize health care for 65 years, but the first anyone heard of the "opt out" provision was about a week ago. They keep changing the language so people can't figure out what's going on.

The most important fact about the "opt out" scheme allegedly allowing states to decline government health insurance is that a state can't "opt out" of paying for it. All 50 states will pay for it. A state legislature can only opt out of allowing its own citizens to receive the benefits of a federal program they're paying for.

I just heard a commercial narrated by Morgan Freeman, It was a nice message, he was asking for donations to help schoolkids with supplies. A noble cause in my mind. I was however disturbed with how it was pitched. He suggested that we help "level the playing field", and buy supplies for these kids. Level the playing field. Level the playing field.

My friends, the world is not flat. I'm teaching my child to fight for position. To take that hill. To not be satisfied with what she's given, but to challenge herself to gain. I refuse to tell he that trying is all that matters, or to tell her "You did great!!!" when she gets a B on her test.
I love my daughter very much, and I want her to be prepared for life.